A hands-free adjustable block in seconds

For privates, hitting lines, short-handed practices and high-hands work

Hitting on an open net does little to prepare a volleyball player for actual game performance. Private lessons and one-on-one workouts without blockers don’t provide the shot-shaping barrier needed to simulate live play. Blocking pads, boogey boards, etc. require extra hands; and noodles provide only partial feedback. Team hitting drills can benefit from better block feedback as well, eliminating the false security of stronger hitters dominating weaker blockers, while limiting wear and tear on blockers’ fingers.

The RoofRaq™ volleyball blocking board makes it easy to improve attacking skills — shot shaping, finding edges and fingers, hitting around the block — without building false confidence with low hits against a porous or zero block. In addition to fine-tuning tool and roll shots, it can also help players hone defensive alignments and work on cover skills. And it does it all with no risk of players running or diving into a floor-mounted unit. The durable RoofRaq will help you boost hitting skills, generate more kills, and win more games.

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How it all works

RoofRaq adjusts in small increments so the top is as little as 5″ above the tape on the small version and as much as 20″ on the large model.

RoofRaqs come with a durable bonded Polylam/ELE combination for maximum force dampening with hard hitting club and college players. The rigid substrate provides a high strength-to-weight ratio. And rubber bumpers add shock absorption.

RoofRaq’s telescoping tubing easily adjusts to different heights. Simply depress the spring-loaded button, move the outer sleeve up or down and let the button snap into the hole and lock the height in place. Holes are spaced in 1.25” increments. Depending on the panel size, the top can be set from  just 5” to as much as 20” above the net.

RoofRaq’s set up speed is due to its four high-tension retractable pins. You simply hang the unit on the top net cable, pull the pins to drop the hanger, and release them to lock the pins under the cable. Similar with the bottom pins/cable. When the ball hits the panel, the unit pivots on the tighter top cable and absorbs shock via the looser bottom cable.

RoofRaq is rugged enough to take on the heaviest hitters yet, at around 7 pounds, it’s light on the net.

The evolution of blocking devices

No discussion of block devices is complete without mentioning its initial development and refinement at Nebraska. From brooms on a track hurdle to spring-loaded hands, John Cook has seen the value of challenging hitters with consistent block feedback. It is a small cog in Cornhusker success. And his thoughts on RoofRaq? “I think it’s perfect for club kids.”

RoofRaQ&A

Hangers with spring-loaded retractable pins allow the supports to be placed over the net cables and released to secure the RoofRaq. The reverse-facing bottom hanger pins the supports between the top and bottom cables. The bottom hanger bolts can be adjusted for different net depths to guarantee a snug fit. For assembly and installation details, download the RoofRaq Instructions PDF.

Yes. Heavy duty springs in the retractable pins are strong enough withstand the impact and stay locked onto the net cable. However, if you have a fabric net system instead of cables, or just want to add another layer of security, simply do this. With the foam side facing you, thread the two support bars through the top row of net squares and then out through the bottom row of squares before attaching the hangers/pins. That way, the net itself will hold the RoofRaq in place in the event of a pin release.

The smaller board weighs a little over 6 pounds; the larger board around 7 pounds. The tautness of the top cable will determine any net sag. Sag is negligible with a very taut top cable. If your pole or floor plate strength doesn’t allow for max tightening, you can raise the net height slightly to compensate for the loaded drop.

Replacement foam and hardware are available. The foam is attached with velcro tape so it can be removed and replaced easily. You can also fix most minor tears with contact cement. If you don’t see a replacement part available on the order page, contact us at support@roofraq.com.

Yes, but over time UV sunlight breaks down the foam padding. So you can use it outdoors for training, but should store it out of the sunlight. Replacement foam is available if yours becomes UV damaged.

RoofRaq is not recommended for fabric band net systems like Jaypro. Without cables, the pins cannot lock in place securely.

But the RoofRaq can still work to some degree. First, you will need to adjust the bottom hanger up to shorten the distance between the holders which “pins” the net top and bottom bands more snuggly into the hanger slots. Second, use the weaving technique described in the second tip above to ensure the RoofRaq remains secured to the net if a hanger becomes dislodged. Finally, let us know when ordering so we can replace the retractable pins with short 3/8”-16 pitch thumb screws and lock washers to give the hangers a tighter grip on the fabric band.

Choose your size or customize

RoofRaqs come in five sizes — single and double block configurations plus smaller vs. larger sizings. The breakpoint between the smaller and larger sizings is a jump touch of approx. 9’6 for girls/women and 10’2 for boys/men.

Need Additional Info?

Order separate components to mix and match for team or seasonal usage. Buy alternate or replacement foam or parts as needed.  (Foam pieces simply velcro off/on)

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