Footer Producing Powerful Peaceful Passionate Players

From Novice to Next Level: Mom's Guide To Volleyball Setting Technique

Attention volleyball moms!
Here's your own beginner's guide to volleyball setting technique with terms and skills your child needs to improve on the court!



Understanding the Importance of Proper Volleyball Setting Technique


As a volleyball mom, it's important to understand why proper setting technique should be taught for your child's development.


Setting with the correct form not only improves accuracy and consistency but also reduces the risk of injuries.

Because using the right volleyball setting technique is such a crucial part of the game, understanding the fundamentals and communication involved can help you support your child's growth and development in the sport.

In this guide, I'll break down the fundamental volleyball setting technique which should provide you with the knowledge and tools to support your young player's progress as they go from novice to the next level.



Whether your child is just starting out or has been playing for a couple of years, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to help them excel on the court.


Volleyball Setting Technique Is Instilled During My Practices and Trainings

I have my clients and college kids who come to train with me each summer do my Seven Person Partner Setting Drill. 


Volleyball Setting Technique: How Important Is Your Child's Hand and Finger Positioning


A critical aspect of volleyball setting technique is hand and finger positioning.

Your child will be taught to form a triangle with their hands placed above their head in a position where they will look through the triangle while focusing on the ball as it comes to them above their head.

The triangle creates a "window" through which they can see the ball.

They'll need to keep their fingers spread apart and learn to keep their wrists strong and rigid, when making contact with the ball using all ten of fingertips simultaneously to help push or "set" the ball back into the air while directing it to a specific "target" or area on the court.


How to do wall passing drills...

Volleyball wall passing and wall setting drills can be done daily at home with a goal of at least 250 - 500 reps of various drills to keep your

  • passing or setting technique
  • angled platform work 
  • ball contacting skills 
  • control of the ball.....extremely sharp!

Pick a brick, a specific spot on the wall or mark a big X in chalk on a wall or use a basketball net or backboard ...no matter what you decide to use as your target... anybody walking by.... should be able to see exactly where the spot is that you are aiming for EVERY...single....time .⁠

Do 3 to 5 sets of 100... five feet from the wall ....then side step two feet and repeat. Then step back and repeat.⁠

Complete 300 to 500 passing repetitions


Volleyball Setting Technique: Your Child's Footwork and Body Positioning


Proper footwork and lower body positioning are key components of consistent and effective volleyball setting.

Your child should be taught to start with their feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and weight evenly distributed.




Different sets, such as the four set and the five set, vary in height and location, creating opportunities for strategic offensive plays. Kenny, Hadley and Izzy


As the ball approaches, their arms that are extended over their head, they will time a step towards the ball with a left foot-right foot close step that gets them to the ball (for right-handed players) and they'll need to square their hips and shoulders toward their intended target. 

Then they'll extend their arms towards the ball while making contact with all ten fingers, pushing the ball back up in the air, eventually working to be able to push the ball 15-20 feet in the air towards their intended target. 



Setting Drills and Exercises Your Player Can Do To Improve Volleyball Setting Technique


For my clients and teams that I coach and train, I provide players with a ton of setting drills to do at home or during their free time so they can work on their volleyball setting technique on their own. 


Here are a few ideas:

1. Wall setting: When players set against a wall, they should be focusing on proper hand and finger positioning, as well as accuracy, pace and consistency.

2. Partner setting: You can join your child in practicing setting back and forth, gradually increasing the distance and varying the height and speed of the sets.

3. Target practice: Set up targets (such as hula hoops or cones) at different heights and distances, and so your child can set the ball into these targets to improve precision.


Volleyball Serving Drills: Addi, Piper and  Hadley Working on their Jump Float Serve To Chairs for Accuracy and Points during semiprivate training with me 


Check out some of the setting drills players can do at home so they can work on their volleyball setting technique that you can find on my site. 


Identifying and Correcting Common Setting Mistakes

Adlai sets three year private training client BYU starting opposite, junior, Kate Prior during one of our private training sessions here in Vegas. 


As a volleyball mom, you can play a crucial role in helping your child identify and correct common setting mistakes. Keep an eye out for the following errors:

1. Swinging arms:

If your child is swinging their arms forward, swatting at the ball instead of setting it upward when setting, remind them to focus on using their wrists and fingers to generate power and direction.

2. Incorrect hand positioning:

Make sure that your child's hands are forming the proper triangle shape or ball-shaped hands and that the ball is making contact with all of their fingertips at the same time.

3. Lack of follow-through:

Encourage your child to practice extending their arms and fingers towards their target after releasing the ball without letting the ball come to a full stop in the palms of their hands. 

4. Be stopped.

Young players will have a tendency to walk when they're setting because they're in the process of growing stronger and gaining upper body strength.

As they get stronger and more accustomed to doing the setting drill players should be stopped when contacting the ball.





What is pepper in volleyball?

Its what I make it into because I do stay up nights (I am that coach!)  thinking of different ways to create challenging pepper drill sequences.

Try this one...


Later they will learn how to jump set but first they need to be stopped before taking off and up..in the air to set the ball.  


A Volleyball Mom's Glossary of Volleyball Setting Terms


- **Assist:**

A recorded stat credited to a setter when their set leads directly to a point scored by a hitter.

- **Held Ball:**

A violation called when a setter allows the ball to come to a complete stop in their hands before releasing


- **Lift:**

A violation called if the ball is lifted instead of cleanly set, typically involving prolonged contact with the ball.

- **Back Set:**

A type of set delivered behind the setter to an attacker, requiring the setter to set the ball over their head and without looking at the target while setting the ball. 

- **Over Set:**

A setting error that happens when the ball is set too far over or away from the intended hitter's spiking arm reach.

- **Setter Dump:**

A strategy where the setter decides to push the ball into the opponent's court, catching the defense off-guard instead of setting it to a hitter.


Support Your Child's Journey To Improve Their Volleyball Setting Technique 


Are you going to be one of those volleyball moms, that are going to want to take an active role in your child's setting development?

If so, you can make a significant impact on their progress and enjoyment of the game by continuing reading my volleyball mom articles.

By understanding proper volleyball setting technique, you can help guide your child's form when they're at home by engaging them with fun drills, and helping them correct common mistakes.

My goal is to help you be well-equipped to support their journey from novice to the next level.

Now I warn you, be ready, because as they get older they're going to want to listen to the experts, their high school and/or club coach or someone like my their private volleyball trainer and that's because more is at stake.

I get hired alot by parents who tell me I need your services because I use to be able to coach my kid but now they won't let me. 

Don't worry it happens all the time. A lot players will outgrow their parents when it comes to coaching them. 

But as they begin to learn the game at a young age these volleyball beginner education articles should help you, help them understand the skills and get better at doing them.

Remember, progress takes time and patience, so celebrate your child's efforts and milestones along the way.

With your encouragement, your young volleyball player will be well on their way to mastering the art of setting.


Do You Follow Me on Pinterest?


Follow me on Pinterest Volleybragswag to improve your game even faster!

I share alot of individual, partner and easy-to-do volleyball serving drills we do in class with my followers.

Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list. 


Volleyball Setting Technique
Where do you need to go now?
 

Here are three options: 

  1. Learn more about the volleyball words, terms and terminology in the Related Links below.  
  2. Follow the suggested reading on our Sitemap page  Learning How To Play (Sitemap)
  3. Or visit the pages in the Information section in the drop down menu at the top of the page

Read more about setting volleyball fundamentals on these pages. 

Footer Producing Powerful Peaceful Passionate Players

New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.

What Are You Looking For?


Follow on LinkedIn



 

Hi there!

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you learned something today that will help you reach your volleyball goals.

Be sure to subscribe to my email newsletter so you can learn more each week!

Stay strong! Stay motivated!

-Coach April

SUSCRIBE

to my email newsletter below!



Get Christmas volleyball shopping for your favorite beach/indoor player done early this year!
Click to Shop!


happiness is a mood

volleyballmomjusthereforthevolleyball2of4

Recent Articles

  1. Volleyball Dink How To Score A Kill With Five Fingertips On The Ball

    Dec 09, 24 03:40 PM

    volleyball tip
    The volleyball dink is a way to hit a ball while at the top of your spike jump slow your arm down to put your fingertips on the ball to push it over the net.

    Read More

  2. Step-by-step Instructions On Performing The Volleyball Dig Technique

    Dec 09, 24 03:39 PM

    libero volleyball player digging Keith Allison photo Creative Commons
    Master the volleyball dig technique with my comprehensive guide. Learn step-by-step instructions, tips, and common mistakes to avoid for great defensive plays

    Read More

  3. Two Volleyball Blocking Strategies: The Stuff Block and Read Blocking

    Dec 09, 24 03:37 PM

    Volleyball blocking , shoulders parallel to the net, arms penetrating far over Ralph Arvesen photo
    There are two volleyball blocking strategies players use in defense to stop hitters from spiking across the net, one is read blocking the other stuff blocking.

    Read More