How to PERFECT Your Beach HAND SET | Technical Tips with Patty Dodd

Volleyball

Year2026

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Hand setting is the gold standard in beach volleyball, allowing for greater control and expanded offensive options. Patty Dodd, USA Volleyball Beach National Team and NTDP Coach, provides coaches and athletes with video demonstrations of how to optimize setting hand and foot work. Dodd demonstrates the keys through film of both youth and elite athletes. 00:00 - Why Hand Setting is Crucial 01:23 - Offensive Advantages of Hand Setting 04:01 - The Foundation: Early Hand Shape 05:47 - Hand Setting Drills & Progressions 08:40 - Mastering Beach Volleyball Setting Footwork 13:11 - Pro Athlete Breakdown (Bourne & Crabb) 15:50 - Final Thoughts & Homework for Setters