ELITE Level BEACH BLOCKING | Refining the Basics from Grassroots to Elite w/Tyler Hildebrand

Blocking is a skill that requires development from the grassroots to elite level on the beach. Tyler Hildebrand, former Director of Coaching for U.S. Beach National Teams, guides athletes and coaches through the basics of effective blocking on the beach (e.g., hand and body position, timing) and how it differs from indoor blocking. Hildebrand finishes by using international game film to demonstrate these basics and critically analyze elite level play. 00:00 - Introduction to Blocking Concepts 02:11 - The Goal of a Beginner Blocking System 03:37 - The Perfect Starting Position & Posture 07:40 - Eyework: The Ball-Setter-Ball-Hitter Method 12:37 - Film Study: Anders Mol (The World's Best) 17:48 - Advanced Tactic: Using Late Timing 21:40 - Film Study: Team USA 27:54 - Your Challenge: Become a Student of the Game