Jim Stone covers the two most important footwork patterns for the outside hitter:
- Transition from serve receive passing: Three shuffles to the outside of the pin, then a four step approach to the ball (right-left-right-left). Outside hitters must master this footwork pattern if they're asked to pass in rotation.
- Transition from blocking or from digging the sharp angle: Drop step, crossover, hop and a 3-step approach to the ball.