Voleibol · Nivel 4: Intermedio · Subnivel 4.3
Blocking Tactics
10 tests · 100 datos · actualizado el 25 de octubre de 2026 · markdown
Read and commit blocking, bunch and spread formations, the swing block, taking away a shot, the soft block, blocking a high ball, blocking combinations and the block's plan and calls.
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Test 1Read blockingHacer un test
Read blockers wait for the set before they move.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The setter's position and the ball tell them where the set can go.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
With many hitters coming, guessing early is risky.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Waiting for the set leaves less time to reach the hitter.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Hands up and ready shorten the move into the block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Side steps for short moves, a crossover for long ones.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Hitters' runs can be fakes; the set is real.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Pass, hands, set and the move.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Open, cross, plant and jump.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Waiting and watching the setter is read blocking.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 2Commit blockingHacer un test
The commit blocker jumps with the quick, betting on it.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Against a very fast set, waiting means being too late.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
If the setter sets outside, the middle is in the air too early.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
With the middle gone, the outside often has a single block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Teams commit where the opponent hurts them most.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
If the setter always goes quick after a good pass, commit then.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The outside blockers handle the hitter without the middle's help.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Pass, the quick's jump, the commit and then the set.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Commit jumps first, read waits, and no block never jumps.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Jumping before the set with the quick is a commit block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 3The bunch formationHacer un test
Bunched blockers stand near each other in the centre.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Two or three blockers can reach the middle quickly.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
From the middle, the blockers must travel far to the antenna.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
From the middle, readers can go to any set.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Shifting the bunch puts more blockers where the ball tends to go.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The middle blocker sits in the centre of the bunch.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A central block often leaves outside defenders wider lanes.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Bunch is tightest, spread is widest.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Bunch, read, move and close.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Three blockers grouped in the middle is a bunch.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 4The spread formationHacer un test
Spread blockers start wide, near each antenna.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The hitter on their left side lines up with our right-front blocker.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
With blockers wide, the middle has fewer helpers.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Fast sets leave no time for a long move from the middle.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Alone in the centre, she covers the quick and closes outward.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
When the block is wide, defenders help fill the centre.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The outside blocker and the middle meet to form the double.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Wide start, set, the close and the double block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Wide sets suit it; the middle quick is its weak spot.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
A spread shape is made for fast wide sets.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 5The swing blockHacer un test
Swing blockers swing the arms as they run and jump.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The arm swing adds height and power to the jump.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Moving fast along the net, the blocker can drift as she jumps.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Blockers run with a crossover step before the swing jump.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The arms must swing and reach over the net at the right moment.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Top teams such as Brazil and the US used it widely.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Simple hands-up blocking comes first; the swing can follow.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Read, run, swing and press.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Back, swing up and over.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Arms swinging as she moves along the net mark the swing block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 6Taking away a shotHacer un test
The block covers one shot and the defence takes the rest.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Closing the cross leaves only the line.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Block and defence must share one plan.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Teams usually take away the hitter's best shot.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Funnelling sends the ball where the defence wants it.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Placing her hands over the line closes that shot.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Both covering the same shot leaves the other one free.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Scout, block, defend and dig.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
From the hitter, past the block, to the cross defender.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
With the line blocked, the shaded cross is where the ball should go.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 7The soft blockHacer un test
A soft block angles the hands back to slow the ball.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Deflecting the ball upward gives the defenders a playable ball.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A shorter blocker who cannot reach over can still slow the ball.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Penetrating blocks reach over the net and push the ball down.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A late blocker can still slow the ball instead of being tooled.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A soft block sends the ball up for her team's defence.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The deflection is soft, so they move in to play it.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Hit, soft touch, the ball up and the dig.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
From stuffing the ball to only slowing it, then no block touch.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Upward deflection on her own side is the sign.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 8Blocking the high ballHacer un test
A high set gives blockers time to close a full block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
With time, a double or even triple block can form.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
From a bad pass, a high ball is the set most likely to be hittable.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A long, high flight gives the defence a look at the hitter's run.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Facing a big block, hitters often wipe off it or tip over it.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A bad pass forces a safe high set instead of a combination.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A set far off the net gives the hitter time; blockers go too soon.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Set, the outside's spot, the close and the jump.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Power first, then a wipe off the hands, then the soft tip.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Hitters look for the seam between two blockers' hands.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 9Blocking combinationsHacer un test
Man blockers stay with one hitter wherever she runs.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Zone blockers keep their part of the net whoever comes.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Crossing hitters make blockers cross too, which costs time.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The slide runs behind the setter, so the middle must follow her.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Calls such as switch or stay keep each hitter covered.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Tandem hitters arrive one after the other at one spot.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A blocker who jumps with the decoy is out of the real play.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Start, cross, the switch and the block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Time to read shrinks as the play gets faster and more complex.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
In man blocking she stays with her hitter through the cross.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Test 10The block's plan and callsHacer un test
The outside blocker sets the block; the middle closes to her.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The middle moves next to the outside blocker to make a double.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Naming the hitters reminds the block who can attack.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
A blocking scheme sets how the block plays each hitter.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
From the middle she sees both sides and calls the block.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Three hitters at the net now, so three to watch.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
The angle of the run hints at the angle of the hit.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo
Set, spot, close and jump.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Call, read, block and land.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
The middle closes to the spot the outside blocker has set.
Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación
Fuentes
FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II) and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIVB rules belong to the Rules category.
- FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references100