A key skill for middles in volleyball is understanding how to effectively transition from the block to their offensive position. Erin Virtue, former Assistant Coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, uses game film to walk coaches and athletes through a middle transition in Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4 and a free ball on the court. 00:00 Introduction – Middle Transition Overview 00:19 Defining Transition & Court Zones 01:14 Keys for Middles: Turn & Run, Angle of Approach, See the Dig, Grind 02:24 Transition to Zone 4 – Examples & Keys 05:08 Transition from Zone 3 – Turning Right & Simplifying Movement 08:11 Transition to Zone 2 – Two Variations & System Choices 10:40 Transition in Free Ball Situations – Planning & Execution 13:11 National Team Examples – David Smith, Tori Dixon, Chiaka Ogbogu, Haley Washington 17:25 Coaching Considerations – System Philosophy & Free Ball Decisions 18:53 Recap – Keys to Middle Transition Success #Volleyball #MiddleBlocker #Transition #VolleyballTraining #Bl...