Im going to be trying out for volleyball and need to get in shape within 5 months?

Question

i just moved to a new state, and im going to try out for the volleybal team. they are really good and very fit. I was out last year due to a knee injury, and got out of shape bad. I even gained a lot of weight.

Hopefully if i start now, then i can be ready for volleball season. I bought a gym memberships, so ill be able to get in shape there.

What do you suggest would be the best exercise routines and what type of strength training should i do to help me get in the best shape?

And what exercise routines or drills will help me with skills like jumping, serving, bumping and hitting? anything will help!

thanks so much!

Answer 1

Well it depends on what position you want to play.  If you want to be a setter, you need to work on your speed, and arm strength also on your yelling.  If you want to be a libero(like me) you need speed and leg strength and you need to be able to dive: same with setter.  If you want to be an outside hitter or a right-side, you need to be able to jump and hit and have fast reflexes because some of the back sets don;t go perfectly and you need to be able to get it over.  

Hoped this helped!

Answer 2

Purchase a cheap practice volleyball, and use this for your practice outside when you have any spare time.  Hang out with volleyball friends, so that you can dig, set and spike at each other - no net necessary.

You can always spike against a wall somewhere - as this ball will take any kind of punishment. Practice will give you the confidence so that you will always make proper contact with the ball. Focus with using a bent elbow which straightens for your spike, add the extra wrist movement at contact with the ball, curling your wrist, adding the spin, so that the ball will go over the top of the net, and also over any blockers, and will ensure your spikes will always land 'in'.

Just so you won't be completely bored with practice - you can practice with the other or left arm, and do left handed spikes.  This is good to have - because sometimes you get the wrong set, or your body is in the wrong position. Constant practice will get this working as part of your routine.

Also practice the windmill serve - the is a great serve to have, because of the extra spin you can put onto it, also this serve won't tire you out, because you use your bodyweight to advantage with it.

To get your superfast spike going - practice the elbow flick, you always start slow, before doing it seriously.  This can be done without a ball - anytime.

With the practice, you should find - that you are 'ready' - and when any decent is given to you - you are able to hammer it home...  Because all the practice I suggested - which is just time spent practising volleyball techniques - will get you well prepared for any future volleyball...

To do extra exercise - you can always take up cycling.  It gives you that extra exercise, without taking up extra time.

Answer 3

well all my coaches said jump roping really is good for everything like ur stomach muscles ur leg muscles and it flexes ur wrists too and maybe limit ur self to only so many snacks or w/e i mean like 5 months is a lot

hope i could help ♥ hannah

Answer 4

I'm glad that your gonna try out for the teams. First of all, start running everyday to get fit. Also, when at the gym, work on your upper-body strenghth. Try weights. The more power the better. If you have a sibling, ask them to hit a couple of balls with you. If you keep exercising, and eat right, you should be back on track in no time.

Answer 5

Well run a lot and do a lot of push ups and sit up. About 50 each a day. It worked for me, and i was right back up pound volleyballs, and protect your knees and foot.

Answer 6

5 months is more than enough time!  

Join a volleyball club or rec league, or go to open gyms.  You could probably find these on google.  Skill is more important than fitness for volleyball.  

Start a balanced weight training program to strengthen your whole body.  You need strong arms, shoulders, legs, and core for volleyball, so don't just train one area.  Talk to a personal trainer or get a book on weight training if you don't know what you're doing.  

Do plyometrics for jumping and quickness - google "plyometric jump training" for some good sites.  

Run twice a week to lose weight.

Answer 7

to get in shape you should run 3-4 days a week, changing between sprints and long distance, the other days lift weights rotating between legs and upper body...a string core and biceps will help the hitting and quads and calves will help you  to jump higher while hitting and stay lower while passing

Answer 8

if ur new skool has open gyms i would definatly go to those....but to get in shape i would find any thigh muscle workouts and calf muscles...work or ur arm strength and get ur abs nice and flat...believe me this helps u dive alot easier...haha................

Answer 9

I have just recentlly tried out for volleyball and my coach is hard. I would recommend doing just the simple stuff, like crunches, sit-ups, push-ups (right angle), and some wall sits. You need to have very strong thighs so find some work-outs that work on those a lot also!

I hope this helps you as I had just recentlly tried out for volleyball (AND MADE THE TEAM)

We had to do 100 push-ups and crunches daily (ugh!)