prac exam Flashcards
1
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Describe the preparation phase for an overhead float serve.
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- Server stands behind the baseline
- Straight arms point towards target with hitting hand behind the ball
- Weight on the back foot ready to be transferred onto front foot upon contact
- Step is towards the target with the opposite foot
- Hitting arm is drawn straight back behind the head with elbow flexion
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Describe the execution phase of an overhead float serve.
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- Ball is tossed up with the opposite hand in line with the serving hand, little spin and less than 1m high
- Opposite foot forward when contact is made with the ball
- Contact with the ball is above the head in line with the serving arm
- Contact with the ball is with an open hand
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Describe the completion phase on an overhead float serve.
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- Weight is transferred forward onto the court and move into a defensive position
- Arm follows through in the direction of the target; thumb brushing the side of the quadriceps on the same side as serving arm
- Ball has a flat trajectory and no spin (floating)
- Ball clears the net no higher than the top of the antennae
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Preparation phase of a jump serve.
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- Position behind the baseline at appropriate distance to allow approach routine
- Ball is tossed above the head with one or two hands in line with the serving hand
- Approach routine begins, including full jump with take-off from two feet (as per the spike approach)
- Hitting arm is drawn straight back behind the head with elbow flexion
5
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execution phase of a jump serve.
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- ball is contacted above the head in line with serving arm
- ball is contacted with an open hand
- wrist snaps to impart top spin
6
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completion phase of a jump serve.
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- weight is transferred forward onto court and move is into a defensive position
- arm follows through in direction of the target with thumb brushing quadriceps on the same side as serving arm
- ball has top spin and dips as it crosses the net
- ball lands in last metre and a half of the court
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preparation phased of a jump-float serve
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- position behind the baseline at appropriate distance to allow approach routine
- approach routine begins, including full jump with take-off from two feet (like spike approach)
- the ball is tossed in front of the hitting shoulder and no higher than the antennae
- hitting arm is drawn straight back behind the head with elbow flexion
8
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execution phase of a jump float serve.
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- ball is contacted with an open hand
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Q
completion phase of jump float serve
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- weight is transferred forward in the direction of the target; thumb brushing quads on the same side as the serving side
- ball has a flat trajectory and no spin (floating)
- ball clears the net no higher than top of the antennae
10
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preparation phase of a forearm pass (freeball)
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- move to get the ball in line with the midline of the body and to face the target
- balanced position with weight on the balls of the feet and outside foot forward
- shoulders directed towards the target with arms forming a stable triangle
- as ball approaches, position is lowered with greater knee bend
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execution phase of forearm pass (free ball)
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- arms should be straight and in the midline with a flat platform
- body weight is moving up and forward as is all of body movement
- body goes from a low position to a high position in a forward floating movement
- all contact is on the forearm (above ‘watch strap’) with elbows fully extended
12
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completion phase of forearm pass (free ball)
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- arm follow through no higher than parallel to the court
- ball travels on a parabola between the contact point and the setter
13
Q
preparation phase of forearm pass (serve reception)
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- move is to get the ball in line with the midline of the body and to face the target or execute lateral pass if receiving a jump serve
- balanced position with weight on the ball of the feet and outside foot forward
- shoulders are directed towards the target with arms forming a stable triangle
- as ball approaches position is lowered with greater knee bend
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execution phase of a forearm pass (serve reception)
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- arms should be straight with a flat platform
- body weight is moving up and forward as if all is one body movement
- body goes from a low position to a high position in a forward flowing movement
- All contact is on forearm with elbows fully extended (jump serve is received with very little arm movement to cushion the ball on impact)
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completion phase of a forearm pass (serve reception)
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- arms follow through no higher than parallel to the court
- ball travels on a parabola between the contact point and the setter
- movement is into the team- attack position
16
Q
preparation phase of a forearm pass (spike reception)
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- a balanced ready position is assumed to receive a spike
- arms are relaxed
- stance is wide and low
- weight moves onto the balls of the feet with shoulders forward in readiness to move into position
17
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execution phase of a forearm pass (spike reception)
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- contact is such that the arms almost ‘give’ on contact to take the power out of the ball
- contact is on forearms with elbows extended
- arms ‘break’ at the elbows in the ‘J’ shape to control the impact of the ball
18
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completion phase of a forearm pass (spike reception)
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- ball is controlled on own side of the court to form an attack
- ball is kept high, in the middle of the court and towards the attack line
- movement is into the team- attack position
19
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Preparation phase of a front set
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- Body is balanced with foot closest to the net slightly in front
- Knees and hips are flexed
- Hands are positioned slightly in front and above the head, forming a triangle
- Elbows are at 90 degrees with thumbs pointing to the floor
20
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Execution phase of a front set
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- hips and shoulders are facing the target
- base is stable and knees flex on contact
- ball is cushioned with all fingers and thumbs of both hands
- elbows flex upon contact followed by extension to 180 degrees leading to release
21
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completion phase of a front set
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- arms point in direction of the target
- thumbs and forefingers also point in the direction of the target
- ball is released into a parabolic flight with no spin
- next movement is into defensive position
22
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preparation phase of a spike
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- spike approach begins on or behind the attack line
- spike approach footwork is R-L- together (opposite for left hander)
- knee band is deep with arms swinging back parallel to the court
- two foot take-off is vertical and controlled
- arms swing forwards and upwards to get maximum height in the jump
- arms assume ‘bow and arrow’ position with hitting arm pulled back behind the body in a ‘bow’ position and non-hitting arm pointing to the ball
23
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execution phase of a spike
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- lead is with elbow first, then high contact with open hand on the ball, snapping the wrist on contact
- contact is made at maximum height approx. 50cm in front of the body and in line with the hitting shoulder
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completion phase of a spike
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- two-foot landing is controlled with flexion of knees to absorb impact
- Landing is in the same place as take-off
- ball crosses the net in a downward path with speed
- ball avoids the opposition block and spike-defensive players
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preparation phase of a block
- feet are shoulder-width apart and arm-length off the net
- hands are in front of the body, at shoulder height and facing the opposition
- fingers are spread
- movement along the net is sideways and controlled
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execution phase of a block
- knees bend no more than 90 degrees
- knees are extended fully to jump vertically
- no gap is left between arms and net (maximum preparation)
- Arms are kept straight and strong reaching over the net
- thumbs should be high, fingers spread and hands close together to avoid ball going through the middle of both hands
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completion phase of a block
- two-foot landing is controlled with flexion of the knees to absorb impact and without any net touches
- ready position is resumed
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preparation phase for a back set
- body is balanced with foot closest to the net slightly in front
- knees and hips are flexed
- hands are positioned more above the head than in the front set
- elbows are at 90 degrees with thumbs pointing to the floor
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execution phase for a back set
- hips and shoulders are facing the target
- base is stable and knees flex on contact
- ball is cushioned with all fingers and thumbs of both hands
- elbows flex upon contact followed by extension to 180 degrees leading to release
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completion phase for a back set
- arms point in the direction of the target
- thumbs and forefingers also point in direction of the target
- ball is released into a parabolic flight with no spin
- next movement is into a defensive position
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Off-the-ball skills when setting up an attack
- base/dry skills
- open up
- support
- transition
- communication
- -> offensive set up
- -> defensive set-up
- positioning- front court versus backcourt
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On the ball skills when setting up an attack
- forearm pass
- -> free-ball- relation to speed of the game- small fast attack or big slow attack
- set
- set off the serve reception
- serve- as a part of overall team strategy
- libero (serve and serve receive option)
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off-the-ball skills when winning the point
- transition
- -> to attack/footwork
- ->to base/footwork
- communication
- -> serve reception
- -> free play
- -> transition
- -> setter-led attack
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on-the-ball skills when winning the point
- attack- team/coach/setter-led
- hit or spike- line/cross court/ front position 2
- free-ball - quick play/ combination
- tip
- serve- as a part of team strategy
- -> overhead float serve
- -> jump serve
- -> jump float serve
- block team strategy
- -> solo
- -> 2 person
- defensive technique
- -> tip coverage
- -> spike coverage
- libero
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off-the-ball skills for a team attack
- serve receive formation- attack from all areas
- free ball
- cover- positioning /footwork /movement skills
- transition position- defence to offence set up
- communication
- systems
- -> 4/2 (4 hitters: 2 setters)
- -> 5/1 (5 hitters: 1 setter)
- -> 6/0 (6 hitters: set from 2)
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on-the-ball skills for a team attack
- pass-set-attack combinations- led by setter
- front court attacking options- combinations
- back court offence
- specialisation
- -> setters (read play- arrange offence)
- -> middle blockers
- -> outside middle hitters
- libero
37
off-the-ball skills when defending your own space
- base/footwork/technique
- open up
- pursuit
- body position
- -> relation to team mates
- -> relation to court space
38
on-the-ball skills when defending your own space
- defending space on court- body position/readiness
- court position
- ->quick play-- outside attack/ line defence
- -> transition
- dive/slide roll/desperate defence/ defence whilst on the move and under pressure
39
off-the-ball skills when defending opponent's attack
- base
- read and react blocking eg. 3 blockers: 2 hitters
- adjust to block
- -> front court setters
- -> back court setters
- transition
- position- quick play defence from attack out of position 3
- movement from quick attack
- middle attack (high) - outside blockers, eg. 3 person block
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on-the-ball skills when defending opponent's attack
- spike reception
- solo block/double/triple and timing and technique
- quick play defence
- defensive from positioning from positions 1,5,6
- tip coverage
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off-the-ball skills during team defence
- base
- -> floor defence
- -> back-court defence
- communication
- defensive systems position 6-up/position 6 back/ non-blocker cover
- communication
- -> pressure on offence
- -> execution under pressure
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on-the-ball skills during team defence
- front court defence
- -> 2 blockers/non-blockers cover
- -> non-blocker- positioned in relation to spike
- -> solo/ 3-person block
- team strategy- against strong attacking option
- libero
