Is this a revolution in Hand Setting rules?
Monday, February 28, 2011 11:39
If the new rules laid out by the FIVB are interpreted by referees the way I read it, then anyone who learned to set a volleyball longer than two weeks ago is going to need to change their technique.
Here is the opening paragraph of the new definition:
“During the action of players setting overhand with fingers, the ball must be played with one quick motion. There must not be any significant movement of the ball downwards whilst in the hands and the ball may not visibly come to rest in the player’s hands.”
Now if you take the second highlighted section literally, “ There must not be any significant movement of the ball downwards whilst in the hands”, then even players like Phil Dalhausser might need to speed up his action.
So one of two things will happen. Either players will change the way they set, or referees will choose to interpret the words “significant movement” as “more movement than what we consider a good set.” (i.e. no change in the rules)
See the AVF video and explanation here: http://www.avf.org.au/index.php?id=1361
What do you think? Are these new rules going to help simplify the hand setting rule, or is it just another argument on centre court waiting to happen?
Colin Pocock says:
April 1st, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Occasionally, the FIVB make changes to their rules but i always believed that the rule changes were for the greator benifit of the sport, ie making it more attractive to play or for spectators to watch. Here are some examples of some of the recent rule changes which i believe improved the game: 1) Smaller court – increased rallys which are more exciting to players & spectators, 2) Rally Point System – quicker results for spectators so they dont get bored, 3) technical time-outs – marketing & replay opportunities, 4) serve net touch – promoted jump serves which are iconic & exciting…… I believe that this new rule shall kill the art of the overhand set and be a source of irritation to both players, referees and spectators. Instead of rallys where we would see an awesome pickup, set & kill, we will now see an awesome pickup & then an anti-climax penalty set with plenty of arguing over the call (boring & certainly non-spectacular)! I would actually call for relaxing the rule on the overhand set. Tried & tested in our leagues & it works really well and has great benifits. Just my 2 cents worth!
Aaron says:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:44 am
In rebutal to Colins remark of how that play may turn out with a hand setting fault: The player should know his ability and not hand set a ball that he can’t handle properly. This forces a bump-set which is slightly less accurate, resulting in an attack that is slightly less effective, therefore creating longer vollies and increasing interest in the sport. All of the rule changes that have been made (indoor and outdoor) are in an effort to promote longer vollies. The best way to do that in beach is to sway the rules in favor of the defensive side.
Dave says:
June 29th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
So the worst part is players who use this new “beach set” definition, who think they can cradle the ball break thier wrist and elbow and bring the ball almost down to thier chest before seting it. This is an urban myth that it says you can catch the ball for 1.5 seconds cause i cannot find this rule. I think it is just a new way for people who decided not to gain the proper skills to attempt to look like they know what they are doing. Stop the “beach sets” now
steve says:
July 9th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
I agree with Colin on this. Making setting rules more strict or complicated only hurts the game. If even great hand setters are forced to bump set to avoid a potential penalty, then it takes 1/3 of the skill out of the game, and is a less interesting game to both watch and play. The irony is that most times a bad set is called the ball was not going to go exactly where the setter wanted it to go anyway. In other words there is no competitive advantage to a bad set, at least on the double contact or spin side of things on an “indoor” style setting motion. However, I can see how holding it extra long in a deep dish is an unfair advantage, at least in terms of spitting out a ball with no spin, which tends to get called less.
bored says:
September 15th, 2011 at 5:37 am
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V says:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Hi guys, I think this new rule makes sense and it’s not complicated. You simply have to play the ball above your head. It can’t drop any lower. It all goes from there. You must use a very short quick move and use your wrists much much more. It’s much more difficult to play it cleanly this way, I agree. My trainer forced me to go through the change and it took a lot of time.
I think this new rule makes rallies longer because you have to opt for a bump set more often which is less precise and spikes can’t be that aggressive. It does drive me nuts when people let the ball so low and get it out without spin and exactly where they need, setting a partner for a merciless kill.
Tristo says:
March 8th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
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