Couple of questions??

Question

I really need to work on my vertical jump, and setting, so i need some ideas to increase my jump, and ways to practice BY MYSELF!! I don't want to spend any money, so no programs to buy please! Im only five foot, but i can already get above the net! I have played for four years plus, so i don't need to know how to play! also, isn't the back row a red, white blue thing? and links to a 5-1 rotation would be good!

Answer 1

There are many things you can do to improve your verticle jump. The bigger question is why? If you are already above the height of the net do you think it will increase your blocking abiltiy? If so, you may also want to work on blocking skills which you can find on many skill sites online. As for knowing how to play...there are many technical and tactical skills you could still learn. The game of volleyball is everchanging as are the continuous modification of rules. So, don't ever limit the amount of advice or tips you are willing to listen to and make use of.

Plyometrics have been proven to improve verticle and speed. As well as simpler things such as jumproping, jogging on your toes and working on your jumping technique. You can often find many videos at your local library for low to no cost as well a reading material.  

As for the back row red, white, blue thing I'm not quite sure what you are referring to.

You can find information about running a succesful 5-1, 6-2, or 4-2 at www.about.com

Just remember there are many modifications that can/may be added to any of these formats based on your team or the team you are playing.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

Alright, for jumping try plyometrics. Setting, make sure you are under the ball, and do your footwork for power(Left, Right). Try setting against a wall to yourself.

Answer 3

Well, the backrow spiking positions can be called Red, White, and Blue if you wish.  If you are standing on the backrow looking at the net, the positions are Red (left), White (middle), Blue (right).  Some places call it A, B, and C.  And Some call the attack from the middle a Pipe.  It's up to the team.

The 5-1 rotation.  Okay, obviously, it's a 5-1 cause one setter can set 5 players to attack.  You will see some setters just call a 1 for a middle set, 3 for shoot (power side mid-range), 4 for outside set (power side), 5 for high outside set (power side), 6 for back one, 7 for shoot set (weak side), 8 for outside set (weak side), and 9 for high outside set (weak side).  

Some places have these numbers more complex.  A 1 is a 1.  Low middle set just above the net.  But, there's 31 which is a straight shoot to the power side mid-range.  33 which is a slow shoot to the power side mid-range.  51 is a shoot to the outside power side.  53 is a set outside that's not high but yet not a shoot (most likely a loop set).  55 which is a high set to the outside power side.  The first number is the net position and the second digit is the height of the set.

So, there's the calls for the setter depending on the team.

To help you jump better, work your calves.  Block jumps help out great.  Wall sits is another one.

Answer 4

try theses  http://volleyball.about.com

http://volleyball.about.com/od/abouttheg

Answer 5

if you want to improve your vertical, find a sand court near you and line yourself up with the net at the sideline.. Practice gathering yourself and jumping as if you are going up for a block. Do this all the way down the net and back again making sure to go all the way down and then extending as far as you can when u jump. This is a guaranteed way to add some inches to your vert. Good luck and have fun...lata

Answer 6

Sounds like you know everything but you just need a couple links to make you feel you want to know more :)

Here is a useful link that you can go deeper or wider:

http://volleyball.about.com

http://volleyball.about.com/od/abouttheg...

There is more details about 5-1 here:

http://volleyball.about.com/od/volleybal...

http://volleyball.about.com/od/volleybal...

Have fun playing Volleyball.

Answer 7

One important key for higher vertical jumps is your arms should have a vigorous downward motion.

Practice jumping to touch objects well above your head...ceilings, road signs, basketball hoops, etc.

When setting, best is to bump the ball nearly straight up, high enough for teammates to have time to get under the ball.

Answer 8

For your vertical, walk around on your tippy-toes. Seriously, it works...trust me. Also running bleachers or stairs works too.The back row is red,white, blue.