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How to Successfuly Spike a Volleyball

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Plant, Swing, Transfer and JUMP!

Plant, Transfer, and JUMP!
The arm swing will transfer your weight forward and up, producing a higher jump.
As you approach you last two steps should step to jump with both of your arms swinging back to at least waist height. Plant your heels to stop your forward movement and swing your arms forward and up transferring your weight to the balls of your feet and jump.
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