Hitting

Question 1

What are the two “sensations” of hitting?

Answer 1

1. A forceful pinch in the scapula (during retraction)

2. Forceful stretch of the internal rotators and across the chest (during end of cocking phase).

Question 2

Use an analogy for what an armswing should look like.

Answer 2

Should look like a whip. If you develop enough stretch and velocity, the arm should follow through to your waist very quickly.

Question 3

What are the 3 segments of the kinetic chain?

Answer 3

1. Hip Rotation
2. Torso Rotation
3. Arm Acceleration

Question 4

What muscle(s) is(are) forcefully contracted to drive you forward during the hip rotation phase?

Answer 4

The glutes [Gluteus Maximus]. They drive the hips into rotation.

Question 5

What are the 4 most common errors with the outside hitter spiking approach?

Answer 5

1. Constant Speed Approach (makes adjustment difficult)
2. Approach is directed into the court rather than into the antenna (ball passes them on a perfect set)
3. Small step close (player will broad jump, lose momentum, or have a large 4th step losing jump height)
4. Upright trunk (May cause issues with trunk extension for the armswing)