10 I TUESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2008 Tom Larrabee/Collepan Alisha Glass, Arielle Wilson, and Nicole Fawcett attempt to block a spike from a Long Island University player during Friday night's season opener. The Nittany Lions' blocking talent is one of their strong points on the court. Blocking frustrates opponents By Nate Mink COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER I npmso2s@psu.edu Christa Harmotto stands at the net, arms vertical waiting for the serve to cross into the opponent's court. The pass is off the net, a signal to her to watch the ball, plant, turn and hop along the net to the outside. Harmotto jumps and seals the block, her palms and forearms extend over the tape and penetrate the plane of the net. But something goes awry during this fundamentally sound block the ball ricochets off her elbows and lands in her court because she jumps too high. Even when their natural tenden cies to jump too high lead to errors, the Penn State women's volleyball team still poses an intimidating block. During last weekend's home opening matches in Rec Hall, the No. 1 Nittany Lions squashed opponents' offensive continuity by typically hav ing four hands challenge their hit ters. "It just comes with experience," Harmotto said after the Long Island match. "I don't think it's necessarily always based upon the setter. It all HAY RIDE AND bonfire parties. Bonfire feast. Transportation close to campus. Insured. Large and small groups. Nittany Mt. Trail Rides. 814- 880-5100. ON CAMPUS ROOMS for rent for Spring 09 in fraternity house. Single or double occupancy. Unfurnished. Utilities included. Parking available. Membership not required. Males only. Contact nelsonnittany@aol.com WHY RENT? LIKE new 2 bed town home, low utility costs & association fees. Contact Matthew Cover, 814- 206-4000, matt.cover@comcast.net, Kissinger, Bigatel, & Brower Realtors 814-234-4000, www.lkbb.com (MLS#I6OOB3I). FOR SALE 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX 95K miles, Auto, AC, CD, Power Windows/Doors/Mirrors, Cruise. 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The Emmaus High grad said she had never set in her life. The Lions consistently had two blockers contest the Blackbirds' attack. No matter what Stanton threw to her hitters, Harmotto or Wil son was waiting for the ball, closing the initial block set up on the outside. "We were talking about just sealing low over the net," Harmotto said. "We practice with a little bit higher net. We tend to jump higher and here we just try to make sure we don't jump as high as balls will ping-pong off of our elbows. You can be perfect, everything can be in line, but you still can't block a ball." #1 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! You have heard about the rest, now come join the best! Don't waste your time or your talents calling people for credit cards, hour long medical sur veys, or to ask recent grads for $lOOO donations! Maximize your potential by calling established customers with an offer to upgrade or renew their serv ice. 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