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When the setter is a little bit unsure, they let the ball drop a tiny bit lower and keep it in their hands for a little bit longer. Maybe a tenth of a second.
When the receiver is a little bit unsure, they step back half a step to give themselves more time. Maybe a tenth of a second more.
When the spiker is a little bit unsure, they let the ball fly a bit further to give themselves more time to see the block. Maybe a tenth of a second.
When the blocker is a bit unsure, they wait a little longer to see the set leave the setter’s hands to ensure they make the correct decision. Maybe a tenth of a second.
These players are all out of form.
Players who are in form trust their eyes, their decisions and their movements.
The difference between in form and out of from is a very fine line.
It is the coach’s job to find that tenth of a second.
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