Any tips for a setter??
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I think the best drill to do is to practice getting a feel for the size of the ball.  Practice against the wall by repeatedly setting the ball against the wall.  You can even look at markings on the wall and try to set the ball to touch the mark.  You can try different distances from the wall too.\n\nIf you have access to a weighted setters ball (kind of like a tetherball but volleyball sized) you can try to practice setting with that.  It should strengthen your wrists.\n\nSince you are on the shorter side, I would say it's also a good idea to learn to use your knees and weight to get more power into your set (allowing you to set higher/farther).  I don't have a lot of experience with this (I am a 5'6" guy with very good "hops") however but supposedly that helps.\n\nYou can also work on a "back set" where you set the hitter behind you.  If you develop a smooth back set, you can freeze the middle blocker from always committing to the side you are setting.  The key to this is to not arch your back too much and release the ball slightly behind "overhead."  You can work on your quick sets to keep the opponent off balance (1's) too.\n\nThe key to setting is control.  I say you should never be so aggressive to force a set.  If you get a bad pass, it's better to just get it up so that it's playable, even if it's off the net.  Putting up a nice "10" is better than forcing a bad outside.  You should think about your hitters' angles too.  It is much more difficult for a hitter to hit a set that is coming from directly behind them.  For example, if you receive a bad pass at the 5 position (right back), it is better to set the weak side (2 position) or the middle hitter (3 position).  The strong side hitter (4 position) will have a bad angle and it will be more difficult for that person to get a good hit.  Also you can work on your "pass" (or "bump"--the colloquial term) as a set too if the pass is too low.\n\nAnother important point is communication.  You should call "help" early and AUDIBLY if you cannot get to it.  If you should wish, you can say something like "right here" or something like that so that your teammates can hear where you are as they are passing to you.  I can tell you the main difference I see in high school players versus older, more experienced players is their talking.  You should help call in or out if you can.  You can communicate to your hitters how many blockers they are going up against right after you set it, you can call out "one" or "two" or whatever.  Or you can tell them where to hit it (line, angle, etc.) or adjust your sets based on what the opponent is blocking.\n\nI can go on an on about this, obviously.  But communication is key.  Your coach will love you for talking.\n\nOne thing that you can also do is to find out where and how your hitters like to be set.  I have hitters who like their sets really high, others who like it rather low (i.e. "loop") and others who like it "off" and others who like it "tight."  Finding that out will help you set them better and thus make you look better.
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Patience is a virtue.  You have to make sure they have taken the bait.  If you are using a bobber or a float.. wait until they take it all the way under the water.  If you are relying on line pull... when they run with it... set the hook.  Either way, setting the hook is similar.... sharply pull the end of the rod up from about the 3 o'clock position straight up to about the 12 o'clock position.\n Practice makes perfect.
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bring it to a pro to have it set properly.  If you don't have the correct tools or training you can really screw up the neck.  A full setup should cost you less than $100 depending where you live.
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Find a good trainer. Hmmm... a Hanoverian maybe? (i only do dressage!)
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one thing when you are passing the ball to the setter make sure that you keep your arms straight so that the ball can hit on a flat surface and make sure you stay down, do not rise up when you are passing the ball.  Have you feet pointed towards you target (normally the setter) to make a good pass.  When hitting use you lower body more than your upper body.  There are six people on the four at a time.  setter, left hitter, middle  hitter, right hitter, leftback and right back. anymore questions email me at DeAra15@hotmail.com
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Practice.  \n\nYou are likely not clearing the top.  It should be a smooth motion; versus rolling over the ledge.\n\n_
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I like the ones with the yellow plastic trip pads the best, and they can be set easily. They work much better than the all metal ones with copper metal looking trip pads.\nOne trick to make setting them easier is to glue or otherwise attach two of them about 10 inches apart on a 1X4 inch piece of pine wood or similar. You get a scrap piece of wood about 18 inches long and after attaching the mousetraps, use peanut butter dabs on the trip pads. Then set the trap farthest from you on the board. Just be ready to pull your hand away quickly after lodging the wire under the pad notch. Then carefully set the trap that's closer to you on the board. Of course you can just put one trap per board if you wish, but the main advantage is that you can easily hold the board to place the traps carefully without tripping them.
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She's out behind herself...you need to get her to engage her hind end and really reach underneath her body.  Also slightly on the forehand.  When you collect a canter, you want more up and down action with energy, not to stop the energy by slowing her down.  Nice looking horse though.
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make sure you have your board on turn it side ways and lean back hold on and your up \noh and get driver to go slow
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Try to use stiff shaft, I used to use Regular shaft but after I have changed the shaft to stiff, I can hit it much \nfurther than before and also straighter, so go can change your shaft immediately.\nHAPPY GOLFING!
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get like a lever, those moving stuff that you can place stuff on then just roll it. Or get more than 1 person
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Practice and experience.\nI was given a little trick to learn well.\nGo stand on the goal line at a local football field (preferably when nobody is around).  The grass is usually cut low enough to be similiar to a light rough.  Then just hit out some balls and track where they land - mark your shortest, your longest and your average.\nDo that with each club until you have a good idea of the distances.  Write it down and you can keep it in your bag to refer to when you are out on the course.
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training this type of behavior would involve shaping the behavior.  First I would use small rewards for reinforcement.  Half a peanut or a shelled sunflower seed work well (be sure you are not usign too much in each training session, fattening them will make them less apt to fly to you).  Just keep doing little baby steps.  First have the bird step up on your hand from a perch and reward, do this a few times.  Now move just far enough away so that he has to step forward onto your hand and reward for this.  each time move a VERY small increment away.  He may get stuck at certain points or he may want the reward so bad that he flies right at you no problem, it is variable.  I would buy a gram scale and weigh him to make sure his weight isn't changing too much or if you don't want to do that feel his keel bone (on his chest) try to keep it how it is now (not bulging like a chicken breast, this is a sign that he is very fat and will not fly to you easily).  You can also try dried fruits as rewards.  Once he starts to get the hang of getting to your hand for a treat you can start to work in your cue, "here" or just a slight horizontal wave of your arm can work.  Once he has the behavior down only reward him if the cue is given.  Bah, sounds like a lot, basically give small rewards, work only 15 minute sessions at most and make small steps toward your end goal.  This way he doesn't become bored or frustrated.  if he is confused take it down to the level where he was succeeding and try working your way up again, work slowly.  Good luck
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Practise..and the most basic tip is to keep your body weight on your toes and not heels, keep your eyes on the ball obviously. If you change a couple things it might make a big difference to you batting. Go to http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/skills/default.stm\n\nCheck out some of those videos and read some tips on batting too. You can also search for "masterclass" in google videos. There are some good videos that show you how to bat.
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#1.) Make sure you are using a heavy enough lure and set your reel...this must be done EVERY time you change lures. Tie the lure on and reel it to the tip. Now with your magnetic drag on 0 set your mechanical drag by loosening until the lure begins to drop slowly. Now put your magnetic drag on 6-7 for now and back up as you get better eventually ending at 2 or 3 for a setting on you magnetic. IMPORTANT** if your lure is too light you are screwed and will backlash enough for you to break the rod over your knee.\n2.) For a righty casting is very similar to hitting a raquetball . Depress the thumb bar and keep your thumb on the line...load the rod on your backcast and swing sidearm with some wrist at the end of your swing and take your thumb off the line (using the theory of a hammer hitting a nail usually helps)...where you stop the rod is where the lure should fly. Practice on targets will improve accuracy and thumbing the line to stop short will come in time.\n3.) You may be having some difficulty because a med-heavy rod is really almost a flipping stick....a whole nother story...it would be easier with a 6 ft. med action rod which will let you cast a little lighter lure easier and give you a hell of a lot more sensitivity...either way keep at it...it'll come in time and it does have some advantages with certain lures (cranks, topwater) over a spinning rod but then again the spinning can outdo the baitcaster with other things (worms, spinnerbaits). Hope this helps....Tight Lines!!
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How long has he been off the track? Most OTTB need control - do a lot of circles, serpentines, patterns at a walk and trot. Teach him to bend, work on being supple and relaxed. If he speeds up spiral in the circle. Stand for several minutes. Flex his nose around both ways. While doing the circles and other things - at a walk and trot (control - you know he has speed) - teach him to move around your leg. Teach him to legnthen and shorten his stride. Keep his mind busy and learning - not able to predict what you're going to ask next. When he learns what you want and succeeds at the basics he'll feed off that. Keep yourself centered and relaxed also.
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The way I use it is by just throwing it out there, near cover.  Then, I slowly hop it back, in little scoots, like 6-inch jumps at a time.  Each time I hop it, I reel the line to keep it tight enough to feel the slightest disturbance.  When you do, set the hook!