As the overall skill level of volleyball game play increases, the ball speed of spikes and servers will also increase. If you’re faced with hard driven balls, it is important to learn and execute the techniques required to maintain control of the ball when digging.

The following videos give detailed explanations of how to dig hard driven volleyballs with your arms and overhead with your hands. The videos were created by ElevateYourself.

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Volleyball Defense: How to Dig a Hard Driven Spike

Volleyball Defense: How to Dig Overhead

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