I need some exercises to improve my hits?

Question

i'm a 3rd year varsity middle hitter,

we only run a 1 tempo out of the middle... and my timing is perfect almost all the time. i'm really accurate and good at placing the ball. and when i'm on then the hit is so fast that the block usually isn't up and it's pretty easy to score.

but i want to play college ball and i know that the blockers will be smarter (as will the passers) so i want to make my swing a lot stronger.... what are some good exercises to do that?

Answer 1

make your upper body stronger. do a lot of push ups and crunches everyday and lift weights. i am going to do freshman this year and thats what the coach told me to do  

Answer 2

Weight lifting is a major one, will help build muscles. Practicing jumping will also help and making your aproach faster, etc.

Answer 3

okay  when doing the approach take a small first step, and make sure you stay behind the ball. practice hitting the ball against a wall or something and make sure you are getting on top of the ball. do some weight lifting, but as you get stronger, make sure you can still do your movements easily. when i first started conditioning with my team, i went back to practice and it felt like i had a whole new body and i had to get used to it.  but you seem like you know what you're doing, and you'll probably get a scholarship or something, and im sure you're college coaches will also help you develop a better swing.

Practice makes perfect!