1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Examples of routes and terminology

5. Terminology

6. 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

7. 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)

8. Questions? jhosack@gmu.edu 703.993.3227