Whether its hand setting or using the volleyball bump set...beach volleyball setting is a skill of finesse.
It takes
all in one well-choreographed sequence.
Never do players find this more true than when setting on the beach where the sand and other elements are also introduced as "game" determining factors.
Players have certain styles of beach volleyball setting and beginners like to emulate the professionals by trying to copy their style.
But some styles aren't what they seem to be and they may not be the ones that should be copied.
Deep Dish Beach Volleyball Setting, Why?
Some players try to use the deep dish set for a couple of reasons.
Some guys usually do it
others do it
Watch this great beach volleyball setting rules video by Dane LeBlanc which explains how you can and cannot contact the ball while hand setting on the sand.
Other female players will deep dish...
...because the beach ball is heavier than an indoor volleyball ball and
usually below their chin and around their chest level before they push the ball back in the air in order to deliver a set to their partner.
To deep dish effectively you need to be able to
Good luck with that.
(This concept is a lot tougher on the beach than it is in indoor volleyball.)
By using your palms you are forced to push the ball or lift it back in the air, and that isn't setting the ball, that is a violation which you will be called for.
Combine these two elements I mentioned above with
I now ask you, is it worth all the trouble?
You are increasing your chances of getting a bad beach setting call against you when you wait too long to set the ball back into the air.
I now ask you, is it worth all the trouble?
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