BLOCKING EYEWORK 101 | Tracking Player & Ball Movements to Set Up an Effective Block with Mike Wall

Volleyball

Year2026

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To execute a strong block, players need to work on their eye work. Mike Wall, Assistant Coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team, uses game film to guide athletes through a simple sequence- ball, setter, ball, hitter- to track where their eyes should go as they prepare for an effective block. Wall highlights the “why” behind each step by bringing in mention of the most likely offensive plays given different passes, setter movements, or attacker movements. 00:00 - Intro: Ball-Setter-Ball-Hitter Sequence 00:45 - Step 1: Read the Pass 01:06 - Step 2: Focus on the Setter 01:57 - Step 3: Track the Set 02:32 - Example: Reading the Pass 04:17 - Example: Reading the Set 05:26 - Step 4: Watch the Hitter 06:34 - Summary & Key Takeaways