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Forearm Pass

Skill Breakdown

Ready PositionRelaxed with shoulders are square to the ballFeet slightly wider than shoulder width with knees flexedTrunk is slightly bent forward with arms in front of the body

Pre ContactArms must straighten and grip hands together to create a flat contact surface from wrists to elbowsKnees are bent around 90 degreesOne foot slightly in front of the other

ContactArms are straight forming a 90 degree angle with thighsThe trunk is straight with a forward leanThe ball contacts both forearms at a point slightly above the wristsArms swing slightly forward and upward to contact the ball

Follow ThroughThe body moves forward in a direction towards the targetThen resume ready position in preparation for the next action

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Skill ContextThe forearm pass or “bump pass” is used to receive low hard driven volleyballs at waist height or lower. This pass can be used to receive the serve, free balls and spikes

Main CuesShoulders square to ballFlat contact surface

Straight trunkKnees bent 90 degrees

Ball contacts forearms slightly above wrists

Level ThreeExpert

Level TwoIntermediate

Level OneNovice

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