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Post by JB Southpaw on Mar 21, 2016 12:14:59 GMT -5
I watched both the Medal men's matches. The level of the jump floater is insane, that is a real weapon out there. scoring from the baseline is becoming crazy important. I enjoyed watching a couple teams I hadn't seen play before. That being said...I wonder if any of you who use a jump floater can educate me on why you think it is so much more effective than just knowing the winds well and hitting a normal floater. Personally, I have never tried it. It just seems like it adds much more complexity to a simple motion and increases the margin for several different errors (i.e. miscontacts, wind shift, foot faults etc). Is the risk/reward of using it that significant? Since I never have, Im not sure of the benefits and hope those who do can convince me to try it out there. I just dont see how jumping into a float serve gives it more movement but it wouldnt be the first time I have learned something by asking. Thanks There is the basic principle that if you are jumping into the court, you are shortening the distance between server and receiver, Also, as when you jump up (straight line vs. curved line). When these 6'9" and taller guys do it, they are able to really be serving down over the net. I also think with the FIVB ball, which doesn't get as much top spin on the serve, the jump float actually reduces errors over a traditional jump serve. For blockers, this is also less taxing on their bodies, The jump float is really big hop, and just an arm swing, versus the all out attack of a top spin jumper.
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Post by love2vball on Mar 21, 2016 12:56:40 GMT -5
That being said...I wonder if any of you who use a jump floater can educate me on why you think it is so much more effective than just knowing the winds well and hitting a normal floater. Personally, I have never tried it. It just seems like it adds much more complexity to a simple motion and increases the margin for several different errors (i.e. miscontacts, wind shift, foot faults etc). Is the risk/reward of using it that significant? Since I never have, Im not sure of the benefits and hope those who do can convince me to try it out there. I just dont see how jumping into a float serve gives it more movement but it wouldnt be the first time I have learned something by asking. Thanks There is the basic principle that if you are jumping into the court, you are shortening the distance between server and receiver, Also, as when you jump up (straight line vs. curved line). When these 6'9" and taller guys do it, they are able to really be serving down over the net. I also think with the FIVB ball, which doesn't get as much top spin on the serve, the jump float actually reduces errors over a traditional jump serve. For blockers, this is also less taxing on their bodies, The jump float is really big hop, and just an arm swing, versus the all out attack of a top spin jumper. Ahhh, a couple of good points. I guess the different trajectory can make a difference especially coming from the stratosphere but since Im only 6'1" that would be only a pipedream. I see your point on blockers. The jump into the court intitates the run to the net and lessens the lenght of it as well as the nature of the serve itself allowing more time to set up the block. I have seen many of the European women's teams utilizing a jump float with only a standing jump though....that doesn't make as much sense if any to me. Thanks for the insight.
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Post by chicory on Mar 21, 2016 13:22:02 GMT -5
I actually prefer to topspin the FIVB ball over the AVP.
You can use the momentum of your jump to hit the float serve harder, while using your arm less for power and more for accuracy. Also, just like attacking, higher contact is obviously better.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Mar 21, 2016 13:56:50 GMT -5
There is the basic principle that if you are jumping into the court, you are shortening the distance between server and receiver, Also, as when you jump up (straight line vs. curved line). When these 6'9" and taller guys do it, they are able to really be serving down over the net. I also think with the FIVB ball, which doesn't get as much top spin on the serve, the jump float actually reduces errors over a traditional jump serve. For blockers, this is also less taxing on their bodies, The jump float is really big hop, and just an arm swing, versus the all out attack of a top spin jumper. Ahhh, a couple of good points. I guess the different trajectory can make a difference especially coming from the stratosphere but since Im only 6'1" that would be only a pipedream. I see your point on blockers. The jump into the court intitates the run to the net and lessens the lenght of it as well as the nature of the serve itself allowing more time to set up the block. I have seen many of the European women's teams utilizing a jump float with only a standing jump though....that doesn't make as much sense if any to me. Thanks for the insight. IMO, It all comes down to what you as a team are trying to do. What the except-able amount of errors works for you. If a team's strength is Blocking/defense, missed serves are the worst. If you are having to out score your competition, because you aren't a big/good defensive team, risking some on the serve may be the way to go. And i agree with your point, at 6'1, a jump float isn't all that much better than a standing float. I really like how Adrian mixes up his jump serve, he changes spin, velocity and location while trying to keep the same approach.
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Post by micah608 on Mar 21, 2016 15:48:53 GMT -5
Does anyone have a link to a video of the games? I wanted to see the quarter finals where WalRoss beat the other brazilian team. or any other videos
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Post by guest2 on Mar 22, 2016 4:12:06 GMT -5
Does anyone have a link to a video of the games? I wanted to see the quarter finals where WalRoss beat the other brazilian team. or any other videos On the FIVB Youtube page they usually go up live and then again a few days later
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Post by micah608 on Mar 22, 2016 13:06:20 GMT -5
Does anyone have a link to a video of the games? I wanted to see the quarter finals where WalRoss beat the other brazilian team. or any other videos On the FIVB Youtube page they usually go up live and then again a few days later Thanks.. i tried their page but its saying it's not available in my country
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Post by gr8ful on Mar 23, 2016 10:53:49 GMT -5
FIVB website rocks!! Should be the template for every website on the internet….on a serious note, try using a VPN
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