Volleyball - Bumping

1. • How to Bump a Volleyball:
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     Remember that the first contact after a serve is normally the bump, which sets in motion the three-step volleyball offense of bump, set, spike (see "eHow to Set a Volleyball' and "eHow to Spike a Volleyball').
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     Anticipate the flight of the ball so that you can receive it in a stationary, athletic position with your knees bent, your weight forward on the balls of your feet, and your arms extended forward and down.
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     Hold your palms open and facing up, and then lay one hand on top of the other.
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     Fold your hands inward until your thumbs are side by side, pointing away from your body and slightly down. The knuckles of your fingers should be facing out.
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     Bring in your elbows and lock them so that your forearms are as close to touching as possible, creating a flat platform from your elbows to the tips of your thumbs.
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     Tilt your platform toward your target.
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     Allow the ball to bounce off your forearms (rather than swinging your arms at it).