How to Play Volleyball : How to Bump a Volleyball

Often called the backbone of volleyball, bumping is done by closing hands one on top of the other and using the forearms to hit and control the ball. Bump a volleyball with tips from a longtime volleyball player in this free video on volleyball.

Expert: Addison Musser
Contact: www.captnbills.com
Bio: Addison Musser has been playing indoor and outdoor volleyball most of his life. Currently, he plays in multiple tournaments and charity events in Wilmington, NC.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• volleyball
• spike
• dink
• bump
• set
• volleyball net
• dig
• serve
• jump serve

[chimanruler15]

NOW you tell me how to bump a volleyball correctly! I hurt myself in P.E. when the volleyball hit the knuckles of my hands because I interlocked my fingers and missed bumping the ball, and I ended up severly hurting my left pinky finger. Also, I hit the big, inflated balls that my class used in P.E. too hard and hurt the bottom of my right forearm. Sports balls and objects don't like me. I got hit in the head before with a basketball, a soccer ball, and even a HOCKEY PUCK. What the heck? >.<

[krnmike21]

pretty good explanation but he forgot to say to point your thumbs down. it gives you a better platform. Plus always keep your arms firm when passing, it gives you a much less chance to shank the ball. Also, ideally you should move your legs so that ball lands right in the middle of your body. but a lot of times depending on the serve or hit you might need to use your arms to direct the pass better.

[JELLYBELLY589]

milley111 is it your vs roch carrier ill be there if not akward

[PrinceBx1]

@bluecharcoal69 Your not the only one loll how old are u?

[HDninja1000]

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[bluecharcoal69]

i really am trying my best to engage myself in sports but every time i try them, i get embarrassed because i don't know how to play. it's like i'm too old to be learning those stuffs now.

[chimanruler15]

@zeeaznfrench XD I'm not the only one! Lol! Thanks! =]

[zeeaznfrench]

@chimanruler15 LOL! i soo know how you feel. i always get hit by sports balls and objects too :3

[Milleeey111]

I will play a volleyball tournament and my team are saying :

You can't play volleyball and you just destroy the team .

I was really sad before until now and I most say thank you :)

[vancrabigail]

it's a pass not a bump. good video though:)

[metalmilitia137]

Thanks...I'm doing a volleyball unit in gym this semester and this is really helpful for it

[wildpinkrainbow]

this has been very helpful. especially the hand formation. I thought you were supposed to interlock your fingers. I hit on the wrists a lot. Doing the overlapping of the hands really help! thanks! : )