Volleyball (Video) - Double Block Bump Tips
![<center>Outside Blocker - Starting On the Outside and Moving In - Can Cause a Violent Bump</center> Outside Blocker - Starting On the Outside and Moving In - Can Cause a Violent Bump](/members/images/215b.jpg?cb=20240723053459)
Here are several key points you should remember when performing the double block.
1. Bump Together
The middle blocker should move to - and bump against - the outside blocker before jumping. This forms a tight wall as they jump together. The contact is also a signal that allows both blockers to coordinate their jump.
2. Outside Blocker Position
![<center>Outside Blocker - Starting Towards the Middle and Moving Out - Can Soften the Bump</center> Outside Blocker - Starting Towards the Middle and Moving Out - Can Soften the Bump](/members/images/215c.jpg?cb=20240723053459)
So, to avoid the problem of colliding blockers, have the outside blocker start slightly towards the middle, so she must slide towards the outside to reach the block position - the middle blocker follows (although not as far and not as fast). This reduces the probability of hard contact because both blockers are moving in the same direction.
3. Reduce Drift
![<center>Once the Bump is Made, the Blockers Can Form a Solid Wall</center> Once the Bump is Made, the Blockers Can Form a Solid Wall](/members/images/215d.jpg?cb=20240723053459)
Demonstration Video
To see a video demonstration of double blocking and a good blocking drill, see the reference below.
Reference: Hayley Merret, Double Blocking Drill #2, Volleyball Video Tutorials. Click Here to See Video
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