Recovery Shots

Articles In This Section:

· Recovery Shots

· Bounce the Ball

· Study Lines of Force

· The Two-Arm Forearm Bounce

· The One-Hand Bounce Pass

· The Foot Bounce

· Net Recovery

· Quicken Your Reactions—Here's How!

The term "recovery" implies immediately that the shots or skills covered here are attempts to regain control of the ball. You have been thrown off balance or out of position by a bad "break," your own mistakes, or by the expertness of your opponent's placement. A ball you must play has reached a position where you are unable to use the safe, sure, and controlled chest pass but must resort to a more difficult play. To win in volleyball, you must move defensively so that you may always execute a controlled chest pass or else learn to use in emergencies a recovery skill which will at least neutralize an opponent's placement advantage or a team mate's mistake. It follows that since the former course (perfect performance) is impossible, then the latter is essential to success in competitive play.