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4. Serve from the middle. From that position, you can place the ball anywhere you want. For beginners, said Harris, the goal is simply “over and in”. But once you get some practice, you can make slight adjustments that put the ball where you want it. All it takes is a slight change in the angle of your striking hand to change the direction the ball goes after you hit it. NEXT STEPS TO RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL GLORY So, you’ve mastered the forearm pass. Your serve goes over the net and stays in bounds most of the time. What’s next?
In a word: Practice. If you’re playing in an early league, show up an hour before games start, get a court, and serve for a whole hour. Bring a partner and practice setting and passing. “Know where you’re at, and then know where you want to go,” said Harris. “If you really want to get better, you’ve got to get out there and work.” But most people, Harris admitted, simply want to get just a little better so they don’t look too bad when they’re playing with their friends. “Because volleyball’s not the whole thing,” said Harris. “It’s also social.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kristi Mayo is the editor of REC Midwest . She can be reached at publisher@rec-midwest.com . R
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