Confessions of a VolleyNut Musings, observations and opinionations on the sport of volleyball

Bunch vs Spread Blocking

Much like there are two distinct styles of blocking footwork, there are two distinct styles of blocking formation. The Bunch Block and the Spread Block. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and they can be altered slightly depending on game-time situations. I will try to go through the basics of each, their advantages and disadvantages, and the changes you can make depending on your game situation.