I'm only five foot nine at the age of 13! What do i do?

Question

Sure five foot nine is tall but not in volleyball standards. I play OH and MB and want it to stay that way!

Answer 1

I'm 5'9", 13, and play vball.  I am the tallest on my team.  It doesnt really matter how tall you are it would help a little with siking and blocking but everything else has no effect so don't worry about it.

Answer 2

5'9" is not that short..

In highschool i was the tallest person on my team... at 5'6''.. and we went 21-0... so just go with it.. practice your ups.. the higher you can jump the better hit you will get on the ball and the more blocks you will make

Answer 3

I'm about 5'10 and i'm 14 years old and i played middle hitter for my volleyball team...

Answer 4

consider yourself blessed, im 5'2

Answer 5

Be grateful.  So many people would have loved the height. So practice your vertical jump to jump even higher.

Answer 6

I am 14 and 5'4 i play mb,lb,rb,and oh  so i don't think u have anything to wrry about

Answer 7

like she said, learn the play the game and you will be alright.

Answer 8

im like 5 feet and i play volleyball, you can be a setter and if ur good at jumping high then theres nothing to lose

Answer 9

Im 15 and 5'8 and I play all six but i dont play middle i switch with someone.

Answer 10

I play volleyball and I'm only five feet tall! A lot of people on my team are short and we're the A team, meaning we're the best in the school.

Answer 11

5 foot 9 at 13 is tall!!!

sure being tall helps in volley ball helps but i think that if you know the game and how to play it well then you'll be fine!!

just practice!!- also- build up the muscles in your legs and you'll be able to jump as high as you need to(^_^)

you definately shouldnt worry about this- youve still got plenty of growing time left- especially with the possibility of a growth spurt=)

Answer 12

I know shorter people than that playing those positions. my friend is like 5'6.

She is good too

Answer 13

Um, ONLY? You're insanely tall for your age, actually. You most likely will grow. Yes, volleyball standards are irregular, but only at college level. Right now, you most likely ARE the tallest on your team. Now, if you remain 5.9 by the time you're ready for college ball, then worry about it. Now? I think you're good.

Answer 14

geez...i'm 4'11 and i'm an OH!!

Answer 15

Trust Me, you are totally fine! At my High School team, we all are like 5'6'' and there is only like 2 people thats like 5'9''. Your deff. good!

Answer 16

ummm u dont have 2 b tall 2 b an OH. I am and I am 5'9" at 14 years old (and I start varsity OH) It may be hard to be a middle blocker, but you are only 13 and will still grow ... good luck : )

Answer 17

Well who cares if your tall or not! It just about the fun in the game. Im  5'2 in 4rth grade.

Answer 18

I played volleyball in high school, and was 5 ft. 9 in. tall.  Our best player was only that tall, and she was on the All Star team.  You may not be done growing, anyway.  Keep your chin up and keep working hard.  You're great!

Answer 19

Wow.

Don't worry, I am 13 too and I am 5'7''

I am an outside hitter too. Your fine.

There was a girl on this high school team she was like 5'1''

She could spike! Keep working at it, it doesn't matter how tall you are, it your skills.

I believe you've got some!! :]

Good luck!