Transition footwork and mechanics make or break hitters. Here are a few clips that are in a controlled setting which allows for a great look at the basics of a four step approach. A for step approach is our weapon of choice here at city beach. We have found that the 1st step (timing step) is a great way to get hitters on time and is much simpler read than waiting for the peak of the set. Take your 1st step (right foot) as you see the setter pushing the ball and the ball will get to the peak as your starting your left step. This will help you from being to early which is an epidemic in young players.
Getting a good angle of approach is immensely important. Here is a clip of players shuffling wide and driving towards the ball not the net. When you approach at an angle you gain the following.
1. Increased Range
2. Easier adjustments to balls set inside or outside
3. It's easier to hit at the peak of your jump (you become less dependant of set quality)
4. It's easier to hit it back the direction it comes from vs. clipping it from the air as it is flying past your face
5. Increased vision of the block
6. More torque in your swing
When its not possible to get wide because of the pass quality or if your just running a faster attack here is a look at a pass to hit footwork pattern.
You can also see these players attaching slow to fast and that they have no wasted arm movements
