Great content, I always try to encourage my undersized hitters to approach the game with this type of attitude that there's tons of things you can do with the ball other than hitting it that will score points! I am actively looking for dynamic players who can do something positive with any ball and this is a great video for me to give to players so they can analyze some film on it.
It's one thousand percent the best way to approach the game, regardless of height. You see even the best players in todays game utilizing crafty ways to keep the defense and block off balance. I'm glad this was useful and you'll be able to get some use of the vid!
Fantastic video. I think that in order to have a block to take advantage of, physical development to at least touch a 10' rim is essential for any high level volleyball in my personal opinon and experience. I think that is achievable for just about anyone who wants to take it! Great video Mitch
Thanks for the insight. I'm trying out for a D3 volleyball team as an undersized hitter with high vertical. I've got to use my eyes and my head a little more to make the right choices on the ball.
i'm 5'6 and i started volleyball this summer and i mostly do jump tosses to compensate for lack of height. They also think i'm going to do dumps very often and take one blocker with me.
Method of tipping, it's when you contact the ball when it's drop right above the net and tip it, instead of the normal high arms straight tip you might see go over the block. Low elbow tips are designed to evade in and around the blockers.
@@mitchsterkenburg Ohhh i see, btw do you have any video on how to get better at hitting deep corners and stuff? Been trying to find a video like that, also thanks for the respond
My biggest problem is that I‘m not actively looking at the ball when playing or even having my eyes closed. I mostly have this problem on defense and blocking, and it effects me even more when playing beach. Any solutions for this?
Watching the ball whether you're a blocker, defender, or attacker is critical. Because not only will it help you make better contact, but it will always give you a line of sight into the peripheral of the play which is good information to make a better decision. Not a whole lot of solutions to this than to practice being intentional about using your vision when defending/blocking/attacking. Maybe slow it down so it's not as fast paced for better control
6“1, 10“10 approach touch, 10“5-7 block touch, 7“9 standing reach, 17, junior in Highschool, leftie oppo…… just from those numbers do you think D1 is possible (doesn’t have to be straight out of Highschool..)
BTW im in Austria and i play in the 2nd Bundesliga there, so in cup games I already played against players who played in CEV Cups and champions leagues (we lost tho by a lot😂😂)
I can't make a determination on if someone can play D1 based on their touch alone. But I'd say it certainly isn't out of the real of possibility for you. Lots of other factors at play like armswing, serve, game knowledge. If you work hard enough you can get there.
Masahiro Sekita, Matias Sanchez, Francisco Ruiz. While it's more rare to see attackers at the professional level being 6'1 and under it's not completely uncommon. But at the college level some of the best attackers in the sports have been crafty hitters about 6'0 with a fantastic vertical. JT Hatch, Colton Caldwell, Bjarne Huus, these guys were 6'1 and could absolutely play ball.
Im a 6'2 OP and never felt small until I played this one game where they had a 6'10 MB and got roofed many times tryna bounce
6'10 blockers can make players that are 6'7 feel small, you're not alone. That's a lot of surface area to swing around.
You’re not undersized
Great content, I always try to encourage my undersized hitters to approach the game with this type of attitude that there's tons of things you can do with the ball other than hitting it that will score points! I am actively looking for dynamic players who can do something positive with any ball and this is a great video for me to give to players so they can analyze some film on it.
It's one thousand percent the best way to approach the game, regardless of height. You see even the best players in todays game utilizing crafty ways to keep the defense and block off balance. I'm glad this was useful and you'll be able to get some use of the vid!
Do you see any hitters under 6’ at the college level? That actually play and are good
as an undersized player, I found this very helpful. thank you for another banger Mitch 🙏
Glad to hear it! I'm here when ya need me.
im happy that this video came out, as im planning on transitioning from libero to outside at some point. great video once again.
Two of the most interchangeable positions in the game! Best of luck! Thanks for tuning in to the content
Fantastic video. I think that in order to have a block to take advantage of, physical development to at least touch a 10' rim is essential for any high level volleyball in my personal opinon and experience. I think that is achievable for just about anyone who wants to take it! Great video Mitch
Without a doubt!! That's why the game of volleyball is great. If you put in the work, you can have tremendous success. Appreciate it!
Thanks for the insight. I'm trying out for a D3 volleyball team as an undersized hitter with high vertical. I've got to use my eyes and my head a little more to make the right choices on the ball.
Glad this could help! Best of luck trying out for the D3 team!
hell yess finally a vid for me
Let's goo
Can you do an undersized setter? Im a 5’5 setter and i feel like i dont get as many opportunities to play as setter than like a 6’0 setter
i'm 5'6 and i started volleyball this summer and i mostly do jump tosses to compensate for lack of height. They also think i'm going to do dumps very often and take one blocker with me.
Yea make a setter one im 5 9 jv player
I got you covered.
We're on it
tremendous
whats a low elbow? Like against blocker
Method of tipping, it's when you contact the ball when it's drop right above the net and tip it, instead of the normal high arms straight tip you might see go over the block. Low elbow tips are designed to evade in and around the blockers.
@@mitchsterkenburg Ohhh i see, btw do you have any video on how to get better at hitting deep corners and stuff? Been trying to find a video like that, also thanks for the respond
My biggest problem is that I‘m not actively looking at the ball when playing or even having my eyes closed. I mostly have this problem on defense and blocking, and it effects me even more when playing beach. Any solutions for this?
Watching the ball whether you're a blocker, defender, or attacker is critical. Because not only will it help you make better contact, but it will always give you a line of sight into the peripheral of the play which is good information to make a better decision. Not a whole lot of solutions to this than to practice being intentional about using your vision when defending/blocking/attacking. Maybe slow it down so it's not as fast paced for better control
@@mitchsterkenburg I‘m a setter, thank you. Love the videos
6“1, 10“10 approach touch, 10“5-7 block touch, 7“9 standing reach, 17, junior in Highschool, leftie oppo…… just from those numbers do you think D1 is possible (doesn’t have to be straight out of Highschool..)
BTW im in Austria and i play in the 2nd Bundesliga there, so in cup games I already played against players who played in CEV Cups and champions leagues (we lost tho by a lot😂😂)
I can't make a determination on if someone can play D1 based on their touch alone. But I'd say it certainly isn't out of the real of possibility for you. Lots of other factors at play like armswing, serve, game knowledge. If you work hard enough you can get there.
what are some undersized pro players?
Yuji Nishida, 6’1 oppo is very small but he has a good vert to compensate for it
Masahiro Sekita, Matias Sanchez, Francisco Ruiz. While it's more rare to see attackers at the professional level being 6'1 and under it's not completely uncommon.
But at the college level some of the best attackers in the sports have been crafty hitters about 6'0 with a fantastic vertical. JT Hatch, Colton Caldwell, Bjarne Huus, these guys were 6'1 and could absolutely play ball.
Francesco Recine is on the Italian national team and is only 6'0