Four 2027 Outside Hitters to Put on Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some hitters take a lot of hard hits. Others only take soft ones. The most effective hitters find different ways to mix them up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["877716"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a110f2aeff7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The energy and effort Signaigo (pictured) puts out on each player whether offense or defense is something special to watch. Signaigo has an outstanding approach, extension and finish terminating balls. She's even tougher when facing one or no blockers. Signaigo takes big out of system swings. If there are holes in between double blockers, Signaigo hits balls through them with precision. She is also smooth on defense, sliding well to get in position to make crisp passes. Signaigo has great range, going to her knees when needed, yet under control. Signaigo also provides outstanding net protection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807063"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a110f2aefff4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jebsen rises up and puts great power into balls, terminating balls with a great downward trajectory. She puts down crosses, lines and other balls to different locations on the court. She paints the lines well. Even good defensive specialists struggle to dig her up. Her vertical jump lets her rise up before blockers. She takes minimal steps on defense, squaring her body up to make simple passes. She is consistent in the back row. She executes both the bump and overhead passes, consistently sending balls back toward the net. Jebsen can make one-armed saves when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946576"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a110f2af0061"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burdette flies in and smacks balls to the floor. Her rhythm helps her drift away from blocks. She gets up quickly using a good vertical jump to evade blocks. Burdette attacks seams relentlessly. Burdette mixes up where she sends balls so opponents can't key on one shot. Burdette is also relentless on defense, going hard after balls. Burdette always has her feet aimed toward the target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805208"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a110f2af0102"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manigault takes good roll shots over blocks. She sends balls through windows in double blocks with precision. She has such good control she can paint side and back lines with good spacing away from the net. Manigault has a good mix of hard and off shots. Manigault has nice topspin on her serves and provides good net backup. She also reads hitters well and makes smooth passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for two years and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. 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