Tip off
Hi all,
I have a real newbie question for you. What is a good technique for tossing up the ball for the tip off. It kind of feels natural to me to push it up using one hand from about chest level. However, it doesn't consistently go up straight. What are some recommendations? Thanks! |
Have one of your partners do it.
And welcome to the forum. |
practice practice practice
then repeat as necessary
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This is completely personal to what you do. I use a two hand toss after a bounce. It works for me and I rarely have a bad toss (in my opinion at least). I have tried the one arm toss and I cannot do it very consistently. I would suggest that you try some different techniques and come up with the most comfortable.
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My one hand toss looks like my shot, ... too far left, ...too far right, ...short, ... long and all right only 35% of the time. Dang right-handed balls ! :mad: |
Thanks for the welcome. In my brief carrier, I have found this site and it's patrons to be a huge asset to me. I did my first JH games last night all went pretty good. I used a lot from what I've learned here.
I like that under the net trick. I've seen the two handed bounce technique many times, but why the bounce? |
The answer is - whatever you feel comfortable with.... and practice, practice, practice. And, if it goes wrong, make sure your partner is there to blow the whistle, and line em up again!
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I use a volleyball technique
First, most gyms have a beam that runs right above the division line, so look for it. It helps
Second. As an old setter from Volleyball, I would always aim for a spot in space for the hitter to come spike the ball. It works well on the toss. When you step into the circle to toss the ball, you can gauge the height of the jumpers and determine where you want the ball to go. Then, try to toss to that spot in space. Its sounds a little goofy, but it works well for me. Practice, practice, practice. |
I have tried three basic techniques:
BTW, I've seen Scott Thornley (MWC mens official) stand on the edge of the jump circle and toss it so that it drops down over the players. Interesting, even cutting edge, but hardly likely to fly in HS circles ;) |
I've actually found that it is much easier to skip the toss and just line up the fastest player from each team on their respective endline and have them race to the ball placed at center court. All the other players take their place around the circle as they would like but can not impede the players run at the ball. The sprinters must still tap the ball to a teammate. Other than some increased incidental contact, this works well for me.;)
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I do a one hand toss from chest level because thats' what works best for me. You'll figure out what's comfortable and what's not. If its a lower level game use different styles to see what works.... but if you botch it...retoss it. That's how you learn what works.
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