Bruises after learning to do the over-the-shoulder roll in volleyball?

Question

I have some bruises on my back and shoulders from rolling in volleyball. We just learned how to roll and I don't know if you`re supposed to get these bruises. Am I just rolling wrong or what?

Answer 1

its normal 2 get bruises doing the roll.

but just keep practicing && ull get the hang of it!

bruises && sore muscles are both just part of sports. u hav 2 learn 2 get through it. u can try things that help with it though. do you have knee pads?? u should always have knee pads in volleyball. hope i helped!! :]

Answer 2

Bruises are just part of the game, get used to it.

Answer 3

you may be hitting the floor to hard because your standing up to high. when you roll you should be low to the ground. but sometimes bruises will come especially if your just learning how to do them.

Answer 4

Since your just learning, you dont really know how to land and such. Everyone ive ever known gets bruises when they first learn it just takes time to figure it all out. But yes, you are rolling wrong. =) Just ask your coach to work with you specifically so she can point out what youre doing wrong.

Answer 5

im 12 and have been playing volleyball since 4th grade. in 5th grade we did th over the back roll and i got some bruises and i did dance and we did the same move and i got bruises then so its normal.

Answer 6

I played volleyball all through high school and a bit in college.  They always told us if we were doing it properly we shouldn't get bruises.  However, I was (notice past tense lol) a skinny little thing and always got bruises when I dove after balls.  Personally, I think some bruising is part of the game.  The most important thing about diving is to get a technique that works for you and allows you to get the ball.

Answer 7

Oh hun you will def get bruises, I've got like 100 but they all went away lol.

Answer 8

i learned those not too long ago too. and its normal. i had bruises too. my coach said that if im getting bruises im not rolling right.. but idk.. i think no matter how you do it, your gonna get some sorta bruise.. but just do your best :)