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Get into position.The rules of volleyball state that in order to strike the ball over the net, you must be a front row player. It's most effective to strike the ball from the right or left side at a sharp downward angle.

Whether you are spiking the ball from the right or left front position, position yourself behind the 10-foot line (attack line), which is the line that is about four steps away from the net.

• If you have long legs or take bigger steps, stand further back.
• If you are right handed, you may have a more powerful spike when you approach from the left side of the court, and vice versa if you are left handed.
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  If you are tall or can jump higher, try starting near the middle.

Watch the setter.The person playing the center position will set the ball high in your direction, arcing it so that it falls close to the net in a position that makes it easy to spike it to the other side.

You'll start your approach after the ball is set.

• As you practice spiking, make sure you're working with a skilled setter. It should rise and
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