While spikers in volleyball are generally known to be power hitters on court, NCAA coaches say a good spiker does not only rely on the said skill.
In a 'Game On!' episode aired on Wednesday, some of the coaches agreed that a good spiker should also know how to use their techniques on court.
"Hindi ko kailangan ng malakas na spiker, ang kailangan ko, magaling na spiker," Arellano Lady Chiefs head coach Roberto Javier said. "Madiksarte, huwag puro power."
JRU Lady Bombers head coach Mia Tioseco echoed Javier. "Kailangan, mautak siyang maglaro," she said. "'Di lang hampas nang lampas. Kailangan alam niya saan puwede ilagay ang bola, nakikita ang blockers."
"Advantage 'pag may power, pero kailangan may utak ka," Letran Lady Knights head coach Michael Inoferio added. "Kailangan matapang, tapos matalino din. Alam din saan papadaanin 'yung bola," San Beda's Nemesio Gavino, Jr. said.
Apart from volleyball IQ, confidence is also a key to being a good spiker.
"Kailangan talaga tiwala ka sa kakayanan mo, wala kang second thoughts," San Sebastian Lady Stags head coach Roger Gorayeb said.
"May puso at tapang. Ang isang spiker kasi, pag wala noon, makikita mo sa galaw niya na hindi niya 100% na maitutuloy ang gusto niya gawin pagdating sa atake," EAC Lady Generals head coach Rod Palmero added.
Mapua Lady Cardinals Clarence Esteban also said, "'Yung killer instinct, kasi sila 'yung most na mabibigyan ng bola. Ibibigay nila lahat ng nalalaman nila."
Meanwhile, head coaches Jerry Yee (CSB), Cromwell Garcia (LPU), and Sandy Rieta (UPHSD) agree that a good spiker should also be a well-rounded player.
Catch the NCAA Season 97 women's volleyball games starting June 11 live on GTV and via livestream on the social media channels of NCAA Philippines and GMA Sports.
—JMB, GMA News
