I'm short but wanna be a spikier (volleyball)?

Question

Im 5ft tall and i wanna be a spiker in volley ball but its extremely hard so i was just wondering is it possible for me 2 be a spiker if so what can i do 2 make my self better? PLZ HELP ME!!1

Answer 1

You have to have an amazing vertical jump. That's the only way to be able to reach up high enough.

Answer 2

How about you try to be the downball-er - a bback rowplayer that hits from back row - it is very fun but you have to have the arm strength! I am just 5'4" and all through junior high and my first couple years of high school I was a front row player but hardly EVER got to play due to taller players on my team. So this year they have moved me to backrow player and downball-er. We have a girl that are 4'9" that downball so you should have no problem with it if you have the arm strength. So just ask your coach about that!!!

Answer 3

ok im just like u. im a shorty but i ♥ to hit. so i worked hard and i found that it doesnt matter how short u r just ur technique. i kno thats wat everybody says but its true! u just have to make sure u contact the ball in the middle. it really works 4 me and then as u improve put power into it and add on ur approach. good luck!

Answer 4

I am 4'7 and can spike! Spiking you don't have to be tall only when you are doing the down spike. I just hit it with my hand! HOPE DIS HELPS!

Answer 5

Although your short, height doesnt make the biggest difference. First you must have a good vertical jump, and a proper approuch. If you have those then you can spike.

Answer 6

Height really isnt a big factor in volleyball only for middle blockers. I am only 5''3' and i am an opposite and outsider hitter. You just need to practice your vertical jumps. Or if you just wanna hit you can play back row and pass first then hit with a lot of top spin. But, if you want to play from row you need to practice your jumps and approach a LOT! good luck...