Fix These Attack Mistakes (Before They Destroy Your Game)

Let me be honest with you. Most attackers don’t need a harder swing or a higher jump to score more points. What they really need is to stop making a few hidden attacking mistakes that quietly destroy efficiency, confidence, and consistency.

Not bad technique.
Not timing.
But decision-making mistakes that even good players repeat year after year.

The good news?
These mistakes can be fixed immediately.
No new strength.
No extra jump training.
Just better awareness and smarter choices.

Here are the biggest ones.

1. Playing for the “WOW moment”

Trying to crush every ball.
Low-percentage pipes.
Hero swings from broken plays.

Fix:
Before every swing ask yourself:
Power, control, or recycle?
Smart hitters win games — not highlight hitters.

2. Aiming for microscopic targets

Forcing razor-sharp diagonals.
Dreaming about perfect seams.
Attacking triple blocks like they don’t exist.

Fix:
Volleyball is a problem-solving game.
Hit what the block gives you, not what you wish was open.

3. “Against the wall” hitting (eyes closed)

Seeing the block and swinging blindly anyway.

Fix:
Keep your eyes open one millisecond longer.
Late hands, gaps, defenders cheating — information equals points.

4. Fear-based easy balls to the libero

Playing “safe” straight to the best defender on the court.

Fix:
Choose purpose, not fear.
High-off, deep corner, tool, short tip.
Smart risks win rallies.

5. Being predictable

Only diagonal.
Only line.
Only one solution.

Fix:
You don’t need ten shots.
You need two or three confident options.
When blockers guess, they’re late. When they’re late, you score.

6. Attacking without communication

Silent approaches.
No call.
Setter guessing.

Fix:
Call early. Call clearly.
Help your setter create better sets — don’t wait for perfection.

If you fix these habits, your attack improves immediately.
Better decisions lead to better results, and that confidence carries over fast.

If you want more structure, drills, and guidance, check out my FREE Next-Gen Hitter Plan (link in bio).
It’s built to help you jump higher, hit smarter, and score more — fast.

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