As in dribbling, also in bagher we must consider a series of aspects that determine the best result of this fundamental.These aspects are represented by the trajectory of arrival of the ball, the posture, the positions of the lower and upper limbs and the types of bagher.
Ball arrival trajectory
As regards the trajectory of arrival of the ball, the same considerations made for the dribble apply, with the difference that the point of contact of the ball is no longer above the forehead, but at the height of the navel.
Posture
You must look for a posture that minimizes the use of the arms, both for directing the ball (therefore maximum frontality) and for pushing; the more the speed of the ball to hit is high, the more the posture will lower; the more the bagher is performed near the net, the more the bounce plane must be parallel to the ground.
Lower limbs
The weight of the body is on the forefoot, but the volleyball player does not necessarily have to raise his heels; one leg is held further forward than the other.
The position of the lower limbs must be such as to allow the player to position himself prematurely and receive the ball in front of the body to push it back towards the target. The effectiveness of this positioning in relation to the correct execution of the bagher is directly proportional to the ability of the volleyball player to balance and move. In this regard it is important to propose general and specific exercises focused on the movements of the players.
Upper limbs
The arms are open (wrists already rotated) but not stretched; the ball is hit above the wrists, on the forearms close together and supinated to form a large and homogeneous surface; the hands must be tied in such a way as to favor the rebound plane.
Other:
- the arms must be presented as symmetrical and stable as possible;
- the strong hand takes the weaker one and the thumbs are tight and symmetrical straight down.
To form a correct rebound plane we must join the hands with the thumbs parallel to each other and the elbows rotated inwards; the forearms are pointing upwards. The inclination of the rebound plane then determines the outbound trajectory of the ball.
Types of bagher
- Support Bagher (performed when an "easy" ball arrives from the opponent's field and must be rejected by the lifter);
- Receiving Bagher (the ball is received from the opponent's serve to be addressed to the setter);
- Defense Bagher (the waiting position is low but comfortable for a possible shift or recovery in a dive or roll).
Execution
- Receive the ball in front of the body;
- Slight extension of the legs;
- The arms follow the ball towards the target;
- Keep your arms below your shoulders;
- Shift your body weight towards the target;
- Watching the ball in its trajectory pours the target.
Continuation
- Keep your hands together;
- The elbows remain closed;
- The arms follow the ball towards the target;
- Shift your body weight towards the target;
- Watch the ball in its trajectory towards the target.
