Volleyball smash shot
The smash is a very aggressive and powerful attacking shot. The smash is a finishing shot that can be completed when the ball is high enough and close enough to the opponent's net.
Stage one
- Stand in position on the balls of your feet, with knees slightly flexed.
- Drive off from legs to get towards the path of the ball.
- Bring hand up to around chest level with the same grip that you serve with.
Stage two
- Keep an eye on the ball.
- Adjust position so that the flight of the ball is in line with your body.
- Start to move to a position where the ball will come down.
Stage three
- Keep an eye on the ball.
- Extend the non-hitting wrist and point the hand towards the ball, use it as an aid to track the incoming ball.
- Bring the hitting hand back into a throwing position.
Stage four
- Head should be still and eyes firmly focused on the ball.
- Jump up into the air as the ball arrives.
- Move the hitting arm towards the ball in a throwing action led by the elbow.
- Using a fully extended elbow, connect with the ball and hit the ball downwards.
- The ball should be hit with an open hand using palms and fingers.
Stage five
- Follow through with fingers pointing towards the floor.
- Land on two feet in opposition.
