AVCA Video Tip of the Week: Improving Approach Acceleration and Footwork

Former USA and Canadian National Team Coach Bill Neville discusses how the movement of the arms can affect a player's hitting approach, one way to fix goofy-footed approaches, and other tips to maximize approach efficiency.

[ayelag]

Wait, I'm goofy footed (and a righty), but I don't understand what's so bad about it. Isn't right-left-right the same thing as left-right-left. I'm new to volleyball, so this whole "proper approach" thing scared me bc I have my first tryout in 2 days, and I can't just switch my footwork. It's like trying to write with my left hand when I'm a right-handed person. I heard it's about the way you open up your shoulders to the court, but if you're goofy footed, wouldn't it prove to be better on the opposite side of the court? Also, I start with my arms forward on the first step, anyway. Does that make it okay? If anyone comes across this comment, even though it's pretty late, can you please help me understand this?

[biggestkkfan]

just explaining is not really helpful for learners. They need to see it... Why didn't the players give some good examples?

[hocplc]

please up long video, , it is too short for me to learn..