Coverage

 

Coverage comes into play during a hitting and a blocking situation.

Covering player must first read the situation.

 

Covering the hit.

            Is the hitter looking to hit angle or line?

            Hitting angle, a blocked ball will most certainly be blocked to the inside of

            the hitter.

            That is where you must set up the coverage.

 

            Is the set a tight set or off the net?

            The potential to get slam blocked (roofed) is much greater when the block is

            tight to the net.  In this case the ball will most likely be coming straight down.

            Cover person must read this and get in close for the dig.

 

            In both cases, the cover person MUST be in a ready position.

            Either case, blocks happen quickly.

            The key to a successful dig off a block is NOT your reaction skills

            rather being in the right position.

 

            What if the set is off the net?  How well can the other team block?

            To dig even a soft block you need to position yourself inside the 3 meter

            line, ready to dig.

 

            Rarely is the ball blocked directly behind the hitter.  Set up inside the hitter.

 

            Who should be reacting for coverage? 

 

EVERY PLAYER ON THE COURT!!!!!

 

Specifically, the player closest to the inside of the hitter should get in tight to

pick up the block, but every other player on the court should draw in and be

in a ready, support position.

 

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