Bump
A forearm pass: you build a level platform with clasped hands and let the ball rebound off the flat part of your forearms. Everyone learns it on day one, and elite players still live on the bump in tough volleyball serve receive and when they dig heat in defense. The power comes from your legs and your angle, not a big upper-body swing, which is how you keep 60-plus mph jump serves in front of you.
Example
A heavy float comes at the libero’s left hip. She drops under it, platform slightly angled to target, and the ball floats to the three-meter line on a rope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bump in volleyball?
What is a bump in volleyball? It is a forearm pass. You will see it on most serves, most digs, and a lot of out-of-system balls because it is the most stable surface on the move.
What is the difference between a bump and a set?
A bump is forearms, usually below shoulder line. A set is a finger release above your forehead. You bump when you have to eat pace or the ball is low; you set when you can shape the ball for a swing.