How to train the connection between your setters The Bic How to train the connection between your setters and your hitters Jay Hosack Head coach George mason university men’s volleyball

Just what is the Bic? Technical term for back-row quick Run at a 2nd tempo speed or faster Used to put pressure on the blockers/defense Starting to permeate the women’s game

Where is the Bic located? It’s different for each team Speed can vary depending on attacker’s athletic ability “Fixed” point vs “Floating” point What route to run? Straight vs angled approach What is the speed of the Bic ? Based on 4 step approach, it is 2nd step or faster High risk, high reward Designed to make it difficult for a committed blocker to recover

Examples of routes and terminology

Terminology

How to train the Bic Like anything: Reps, reps, reps! Start slow, and dialogue with your players Initially, run it like a “2” ball, with no middle attack Make the attacker jump into the ball Start to incorporate the middle attacker in front of the Bic During feedback, discuss “Fixed” and “Floating” and see what your team wants Ask your blockers “What is difficult about it?” Let them dictate locations. Read & React blockers

Troubleshooting Bic attacker missed the play call? Was it the footwork? Wrong route? Wrong tempo? Was the set in the right place? Too high/short? Libero/player in the way? Do we have to run it to be successful? Step close teaching (advanced skill)

Questions? jhosack@gmu.edu 703.993.3227