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Sprawl

A low, forward extension where you push off and slide on your chest without fully leaving the ground. Used for balls in the mid-court area where a full dive is too much and a normal dig cannot reach.

Example

The tip bounces, you push, you slide, the ball is up, setter runs, transition on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a sprawl and a dive?

Sprawl: stay low, long slide. Dive: you leave the floor, then land. Pick sprawl for the three-meter chaos; pick dive for the deep angle.

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