Reading Hitters

Question
Hello I play libero for JV team. I still learning how to read sets. The thing that i can't get down in reading the hitters hand, and the shoulders are also deceiving too.
So if you have any tips, please help me out.

Thank you, Merelyn

Answer
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My name is Coach Tovar

There are certain things you can do to prepare yourself in preparing for a good hitter who shows very little signs on what actions he or she are going to do before they spike, dink, or move the ball.

Here are a few things that will help you.

1. Identify the front row hitters when they are 3 front row players. Make sure you know who is who as they warm up.
2. Identify the 2 front row players, this means the setter is a front row player. This will give your team an advantage.
3. The setter in the front will also let you know that their hitting chances are limited and they might hit from the back row.
3. Look at their hitters during their warm ups to identify their approach technique, if they are left or right handed, and see if they hit the ball at it's highest point. If they do not, you will probably be chasing tip balls from blocks all day long.
4. Communicate with your blockers to interchange according to your best blocker with their best hitter. By solving this problem, your team will not be behind all day.
5. Communicate with your blockers on who to make sure they block more than others.
6.If your blockers concentrate on those tough hitters, then you can better prepare your self to pick up a dig.
7. Most hitters hit in the same area most of the time. Look for this during the warm ups.
8. Do not underestimate how quickly the ball moves towards you. Always take a small step towards the spike.
9. If the spiker is facing the setter during their approach, take that step towards the spike. If the spiker is facing the net during their approach then look for a down the line hit or towards the middle.
10. The wrist, hand of a spiker can manipulate the ball in so many ways so don't concentrate too much on those factors.
11. An excellent Libero must communicate effectively with their blockers during practice and always be one second in front of the hit.
12. Always take a small step towards the setter every time the setter touches the ball and then move away to your position.
13. An excellent Libero always knows where to be in every hit.
14. As you practice with your team, practice the following 12 steps above. Especially practice communicating with your blockers and identifying the hitters at all times.

I hope this answers your question.

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