Is 5'6 1/2 short for a volleyball player?

Question

im only 15 and going to be a sophmore in HS but i really enjoy volleyballl. i have varsity tryouts in 2 weeks.

i really love volleyball and if i contine to play throughout HS then i woudl love to play in college...but i know volleyball players are normally very tall. im definately not short but 5'6 1/2 isnt very tall either

is that like ok height or too short to play in college?

Answer 1

It shouldn't really matter in High School but if you want to make a good college team then yes.... unless you get good enough at passing so you can be a libero or a ds or you get a massive jump... just keep trying and never stop believing in yourself I'm only 5-10 for a guy so I share the same situation  

Answer 2

I'm the same height and to be honest it is pretty short unless your the libero, in which case height doesn't matter.  At the division 1 level for college most players are 6 ft and up.  But on the division 3 level some players are 5'6, but that's rare.  It really depends on how competitively you want to play and how high you can jump.  Your height will be a disadvantage to you when it comes to scouting but i'd say its definitely possible for you to play in college.  I know players from my high school who are 5'7 and have gone on to play at the division 1 level because they were just that good.  When you start looking for colleges check their athletic websites for their volleyball roster and it will tell you the players heights to give you an idea of what your up against.  your height will probably make you have to work harder when playing against taller players, but if you can make the adjustment it shouldn't stop you from playing in college if you have the talent.

Answer 3

yeah im not gonna lie its short, but if you can improve your vertical jump and you can hang around above the net just as well as the taller people you'll be alright. your gonna have to time your jumps better and be a good server, and also make plays, dive for the ball, ect.

Answer 4

heaps of liberos or back court players are short...

5"6 is definatly nt too short tho im about that height and there is much shorter people in my team.!

its not about height really anyway... just gotta b able to jump high... so do some jumping training.!

practise jumping... go 4 runs and do lots of leg exercises

quick sharp movments if ur gnna use weights...

Answer 5

im about the same height and 16 and im playing volleyball this week lol no idea how to play but i dont think it matters how tall u are

Answer 6

Yeah it is kinda short, but I'm sure you'll grow some before college. Also, it really depends on what college you want to go to.

The only position that doesn't matter how tall you are is  the libero.