This skill is used by a player receiving any ball higher than the shoulder level and coming to the player with little force. Feet apart 2. Legs slightly bent. Shoulders square to target. Hands forming window in front of forehead.
Contact lower back of ball.
Extend arms and thigh. Roll hands out. Move in direction of balls. The spike is a forceful hit into the opponents' court made from the front-court position. The purpose of the block is to deny the opponents' attacking balls access to your court.