Is 9'9" Good as a Vertical Jump for Volleyball?

Question

Im 15, male. how can i make it better?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

its good but for your height you should at least be hitting somewhere in the tens.  at 99 you can't even dunk a bball.  Try getting some bands to jump with.

Answer 3

That's high enough for you to be able to spike and block.

Don't go crazy about jumping higher at your age.  Don't do any heavy stength training or intensive power training.  If you're 15, you are still growing and your body is not fully developed either.  As you grow up, you will be able to jump much higher.  I was much stronger when I was 18 than when I was 15.

If I were you, I'd focus more on skills because what you learn at early age will last for your life time just like you never forget how to ride a bike.  Also it's better to do the strength and power training when you're fully grown.

Answer 4

9'9" is OK, but I would really suggest getting it higher if you want to excel in volleyball. First of all, since you're only 15, your legs will naturally develop more and you will be able to jump higher when you are 18 or so. There are also a few ways you can definitely increase your vert without causing damage to your legs. Even though you shouldn't lift too much yet, you can still do high reps on squats, leg press, leg curls, stiff leg dead lifts, and lunges (I would suggest doing 3 sets of 12 reps for these exercises - and remember, at your age, it's definitely better to do not enough weight than too much weight). Just the motion of squats and lunges will really help your legs develop. Also, definitely try to incorporate a plyometric system into your workout. I highly suggest "Air Alert", which focuses and very high reps of jumping in order to improve your vertical. If you don't want to spend money on a routine, just make sure to do high reps of calf raises, box jumps, depth jumps, squat jumps, and all sorts of other jumps. Finally, make sure you play a lot of volleyball - hitting and blocking all the time will definitely improve your vertical. I never did too much lifting or plyometrics in high school, and just by playing I increased my vertical from 10'0" as a Freshman (14 years old) to 10'8" as a Senior (18 years old). I now regret not lifting more and doing more plyometrics, because I am sure I could have jumped even higher!

With all this in mind, I suggest you make some goals for yourself. For example, if you play on a high school or club team, try to tell yourself you will definitely be touching a certain height by the beginning of the season. I would suggest trying for 10'2" by next year. This will take a lot of work, but as long as you don't lose sight of your goal, I am positive you can do it. Also, try to make some long terms for yourself. As in, how high do you want the highest jump of your life to be? Here you can reach for the stars, because it is certainly not out of the question that you can jump a foot or even two feet higher! For now, I would say to set a goal to jump 10'10" by your senior year, and if you get there and still wanna jump higher, then keep pushing. What's so great about a touch like 10'10" is that you won't have to hit around blocks anymore, you can hit over them! As for hitters trying to hit around your block - not a chance.

Best of luck!

Answer 5

To improve your vertical, you should be doing plyometrics. It has improved my whole club's jumping ability. Also, you can try doing squat jumps.

Answer 6

Plyometrics has increased my vertical by six inches and i've only been doing it for six weeks i swear by it

Answer 7

9-9 when you're 6-3 is below average. you should be hitting in the tens consistently. plyometrics seem to help to increase it

Answer 8

9.9 is a pretty good height to be able to jump at 15. i'm 15 too and have a 36'' vert, but i'm also 6'1''. i don't really worry about being able to jump any higher, so i don't really think you should worry. if your dead set on increasing your vert, do anything that would increase every muscle in your legs: wall sits, squats, lunges...

Answer 9

Thats actually not the correct way to measure vertical leap. How long are your arms? It's an incredible vertical if you have short stubby arms. If you have gorilla arms then your vertical sucks.

You are supposed to measure your standing reach then subtract that from the highest point you can touch while jumping. When you say your vertical is 10 feet, that tells me you can jump over the basketball rim which I know isn't possible.

If I had to guess, your vertical is about average. You're still young and your leap should improve within the next few years as your muscles develop more.