Spiking in Volleyball Legends is how you score points. Bad spikers get blocked, good spikers carry games. After grinding to Diamond, I've figured out what separates players who get stuffed from players who farm kills.
The timing window is tight. Jump too early and you hit the net. Too late and you whiff or get blocked. Most players never fix their timing because they don't understand what's actually happening.
Basic Spike Mechanics
Controls:
- Space = Jump
- Left Click = Hit the ball
- WASD = Aim direction while in air
The sequence:
- Position near the net
- Wait for the set
- Jump (Space) as the ball reaches its peak
- Click to spike at your highest point
- Hold a direction to aim
Sounds simple. It's not. The timing changes based on set height, your position, and your style's jump stat.
Timing Your Jump
This is where most players fail. They jump when the ball is set, not when it peaks.
The rule: Jump when the ball starts falling, not when it's rising.
If you jump during the set, you'll be falling by the time the ball reaches you. Your spike will be weak and easily blocked.
Practice drill: Go into Practice mode. Have the bot set you. Don't spike. Just watch the ball's arc. Notice when it peaks. That's your jump timing.
After 50 sets, you'll feel the rhythm. Your body will know when to jump without thinking.
Aiming Your Spikes
Blockers stand at the net. Receivers stand in the back. Your job is hitting where neither can reach.
Basic aim targets:
- Cross-court - Diagonal to the opposite corner. Hardest for receivers.
- Line shot - Down the sideline. Risky but effective if blockers cheat inside.
- Deep corner - Back corners where receivers have to sprint.
- Short tip - Just over the net when defenders play deep.
Reading the defense:
- Blockers jumping? Aim around them or tip short.
- Receivers deep? Tip or aim short angles.
- One defender out of position? Aim at the gap.
Don't aim at defenders. Aim at empty space.
Spike Types
Power Spike
Maximum force, straight down. Best when you have a clear lane.
When to use: No blockers, or blockers are late. You have height advantage.
How: Jump high, click at peak, aim steep angle downward.
Risk: Easy to read. Good blockers will stuff you.
Cross-Court Spike
Diagonal shot to the opposite corner. The bread and butter.
When to use: Default option. Works in most situations.
How: Jump, aim diagonally across the court, spike with medium power.
Risk: Long travel time gives receivers more reaction time.
Line Shot
Down the sideline, past the blocker's outside hand.
When to use: Blocker is cheating inside. Sideline is open.
How: Jump, aim straight down the line, spike with precision.
Risk: Narrow target. Easy to hit out of bounds.
Tip/Dink
Soft touch just over the net or blockers.
When to use: Defenders are deep. Blockers are jumping hard.
How: Jump like you're spiking hard, then soft-click to tip.
Risk: If defenders read it, easy dig.
Tool Shot (Block Out)
Intentionally hit the blocker's hands to deflect out of bounds.
When to use: Getting stuffed repeatedly. Blocker has good positioning.
How: Aim for the outside edge of blocker's hands. Ball deflects out.
Risk: Requires precise aim. Miss and you get blocked clean.
Using Curve Spike
If you have the Curve Spike ability, your spikes bend mid-flight.
How it works:
- Jump and spike normally
- After contact, input a direction (WASD)
- Ball curves toward that direction
Mind games:
- Aim left, curve right
- Aim at blocker, curve around them
- Aim deep, curve short
Curve Spike is S-tier because defenders can't trust where you're aiming. Check our Volleyball Legends Abilities Tier List for more on abilities.
Common Spiking Mistakes
Jumping Too Early
The problem: You're falling when the ball arrives. Weak spike, easy block.
The fix: Wait longer. Jump when the ball peaks, not when it's set.
Always Aiming the Same Spot
The problem: Defenders learn your patterns. They're waiting for you.
The fix: Mix up your targets. Cross-court, line, tip, deep. Keep them guessing.
Ignoring Blockers
The problem: You spike into the block every time.
The fix: Look at blockers before you jump. Aim around them or tip over them.
Spiking Every Ball
The problem: Bad sets still get spiked. Easy blocks.
The fix: Sometimes the best play is a controlled hit back to your setter. Reset the play.
Not Calling for Sets
The problem: Your setter doesn't know you're ready.
The fix: Use quick chat or position obviously. Communication wins games.
Advanced Techniques
Approach Angles
Don't run straight at the net. Approach from an angle.
Why: Angled approaches give you more court to aim at. Straight approaches limit your options.
How: Start wide, run diagonally toward the net. Jump at the attack line.
Delayed Spike
Jump early, wait in the air, spike late.
Why: Throws off blocker timing. They jump with you, fall before you spike.
How: Jump slightly early, hold your click, spike as you start falling.
Risk: Requires good jump stat. Low-jump styles can't do this well.
Wipe Shot
Intentionally spike into the block at an angle to deflect out.
Why: Turns good blocks into your points.
How: Aim for the side of the block. Ball deflects sideways out of bounds.
Quick Attack
With the Quick Attack ability, your spike comes faster.
Why: Blockers can't react in time.
How: Call for a quick set, activate ability, spike immediately.
Best Styles for Spiking
Your style determines your spike power and jump height.
S-tier spikers:
- Timeskip Hinoto (Tilt makes spikes curve naturally)
- Sanu (Highest Tilt stat)
- Bokuto (Highest raw spike power)
A-tier spikers:
- Yabu (Speed to reach any set)
- Ushijima (Left-handed throws off defenders)
Check our Volleyball Legends Styles Tier List for full rankings.
Practice Routine
Daily practice (15 minutes):
- 5 minutes timing drills (jump timing with bot sets)
- 5 minutes target practice (aim for corners)
- 5 minutes casual matches (apply what you practiced)
Weekly goals:
- Hit 3 different targets per game
- Get at least 1 tip/dink per game
- Successfully tool a blocker once
Consistency beats flashy plays. A player who scores 60% of spikes beats a player who goes for kills and gets blocked 50% of the time.
More Volleyball Legends Content
- Volleyball Legends Guide - Full beginner's guide
- Volleyball Legends Codes - Free spins and rewards
- Volleyball Legends Styles Tier List - Best styles ranked
- Volleyball Legends Abilities Tier List - Best abilities ranked
- Volleyball Legends Setting Guide - Setting techniques
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