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Approach Jump (Volleyball)
The multi-step approach used before jumping to attack in volleyball. Teaches proper footwork timing, arm swing, and vertical jump mechanics for hitting.
How to do it
- 1Start with a slow step, then accelerate into two quick final steps
- 2Plant both feet on the last two steps (right-left for right-handers)
- 3Swing both arms back then explosively forward and up as you jump
- 4Reach high at the peak, contacting the ball with a fully extended arm
Common mistakes
- Starting the approach too early or too late relative to the set
- Not using the arm swing to generate maximum jump height
- Landing on one foot instead of two, increasing injury risk
Muscles worked
quadricepsglutescalvesshoulderscorehamstrings
Variations
Easier
Approach without a ball, focusing on footwork
Harder
Full approach with live setting and block
Used in
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