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What is the hardest spike in volleyball?
Matey & Santos’ Lightning Spikes BB hit the ball at 132km/hour which is faster than a water polo throw and a softball pitch. That’s impressive MK! As for the women’s side, Cuban setter/hitter and one of the world’s best servers Yanelis Santos owns the current record at 103 km/hr.
What is the fastest volleyball spike ever?
132km/h
Lightning fast spikes top 130km/h | FIVB – Headlines. Lausanne, Switzerland, May 7, 2012 – Data from a volleyball spike by Bulgaria’s Matey Kaziyski registered at 132km/h, faster than a water polo throw and a softball pitch according to an article published in La Gazzetta dello Sport’s weekly magazine SportWeek.
Why is spiking so hard?
Many people make the mistake of hitting the ball while under it, not behind it. This leads to balls being hit hard, but landing far outside the court. To fix this, you have to adjust your approach, timing and swing. The first thing you need to do is go up to spike with the ball in front of you, not directly above you.
Who has the fastest spike?
| Yanelis Santos | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Spike | 324 cm (128 in) |
How do I learn to spike in volleyball?
Being a strong, powerful, efficient athlete is useless if you haven’t developed skills for volleyball spiking. To hit the ball hard, it’s important to develop a good solid contact with the ball. Hitting on a box (or elevated platform) is often overlook when it comes to learning to spike.
How to hit the ball harder in volleyball?
First, focus on the right steps and upper body movement. Good technique for approaching gets you in the best position for attacking the ball. The better your approach is, the harder you can potentially hit the ball. After you have developed a consistent approach, use a spike trainer. Volleyball Spike Approach (FOOTWORK FOR HITTING EXPLAINED!)
How can I improve my ability to spike the ball?
Practice jumping as high as you can and spiking the ball at the height of your jump every time. Try working with a spike trainer. This is a device that holds the ball in a high position, forcing you to jump high enough to hit it at the height of your jump and spike it out of the device. Get your timing down.
How to hit a spike in golf?
One way to generate this power is to focus on slightly arching your back after you jump, opening your chest, then swinging through the ball while closing your chest. Incorporating your core along with your fast swing speed generates a far more powerful spike. Step 5. Align the Ball With Your Shoulder