Optimal Volleyball Spikes and Blocks

type of block

standard block

off-center block

late block

time

Given a standard block, the optimal place to hit the ball would be off the blocker's fingers, using a technique called a 'wipe', where the ball goes out of the court but touches the blocker, giving the point to the spiker.

Given different volleyball blocks, where is the optimal place to hit the ball? This Demonstration shows three different blocks: standard, off-center and late. The Demonstration then gives the strategy for the best volleyball spike.