Is there an easy way to spike a volleyball if you are kinda short 5'3?

Question

Is there an easy way to spike a volleyball if you are kinda short 5'3?

Answer 1

I'm only 5'5" and I spike perfectly! Umm if you are really determined, I suggest building upper body strength and lifting weights. And as long as you have the correct positions, you can hit the ball hard enough, and jump high enough, you should do FINE! Good luck!

Answer 2

well you can just stop the ball right over the other side of the net like if its going at your hand keep your hand straight (dont swing) and let the ball drop down

Answer 3

get really bouncy shoes

Answer 4

lol i play volleyball i am 7". You need to jump and jump. Or you need to put lots of spin on it.

Answer 5

Yes, get a ladder.

Just Kidding.

There is not any easy way if you are 6 foot tall and can't jump.  The higher you can jump the easier it will be.  So you need to figure out how far away from the net you need to be.  The farther away the easier it is to spike but also it will have alot less of a downward angle.

Answer 6

you can hit from the back row wich would help maybe try being a libero

Answer 7

Yes, I'm the same height as you and I have spiked the ball plenty of times before. You need to practice jumping as high as you can. Put a couple of pieces of tape on a wall and try to touch your hand on the highest one. It sounds dorky but it works.

Answer 8

I'm the same height and a pretty strong hitter.  Just work on a powerful approach, reach high....a 5'3'' person who actually jumps can hit on the net just as easy as a 6 footer.

Answer 9

well im 5'2 and a regular vollyball

net is 7ft tall so really there is not

a chance to spike it you need a

tall person to do that

Answer 10

just make sure you are being set a bit of the net, get some big air and hit away.

Answer 11

You could work on increasing your vert. Plyametrics work real well. (basically jumping differnet heights for a sustained amount of time.)

Answer 12

yeah. jump

Answer 13

I cant say I have the same problem cause im 5'9'', but we do have a girl on our team who is 5'1'' and she spikes. Just make sure u have enought time to let ur jump perfect and try to get the ball right as it reaches the top of the net. If that makes any sense

Answer 14

get an amazing vertical or you're going to have to hit off the net 5-10 feet

Answer 15

do your upoch and jump it takes practse

Answer 16

There's more to volleyball than spiking. Tip or pass to another player than can spike instead. Height doesn't matter if you can jump.

Answer 17

hey im 5'3" nd im a spiker on the team.....all u have to do is ..every day jump over and over and over again.....after jumping alot ull be able to jump high.....shortness is never a problem in volleyball..not even when u r blocking......have fun if u r gonna play it

Answer 18

i know how you feel! I'm 5 ft tall! lol my key to the perfect spike is all in the approach and in your arms. When I'm on the court and I'm about to spike i think of a volcano ready to explode this may sound corny but it works!!! when your ready to jump swing your arms back and explode. Good Luck! You Can Do It!

Answer 19

A women's regulation net is 7' 4.25" which makes it difficult to spike at your height unless you have exception jumping ability.  If you are at an age where you are still growing, you should work on it anyway - you may get to a point where you can be used as a hitter and you will already have the skills.  If you are at an age where you are done growing - do not stress it.  There is a place for players your height even at the highest level.  Check out the roster of a local university - I am sure they will have at least a couple of players under 5'5".

To develop the skill, start by developing your arm swing and wrist snap.  Hit balls against a wall making sure you are getting top spin each time.

Next work on your approach.  Make sure you have correct footwork.  Figure out where you need to start for the different sets.

Finally put it all together.  Start by having some one toss to you as you do your approach.  Move on to having someone set to you.  Get together with your setter - I know my setters would love to have a chance to just set a hitter for awhile (of course that is why I made them setters).

I coach at the junior high level, so most of my players are not able to spike on a regulation net.  I have a system that I can lower to about 5.5 to 6 feet.  Every once in awhile I will lower it so everyone on the team will get a chance to spike.  See if you can do that with your system.  If not, look for a park that has the poles but no net.  Set up a clothes line and spike over that.

Even if you are never able to do a true spike in a game, you still need to work on the skill.  When a play breaks down, you may be called on to hit a down ball or if you learn to do it well, your team may use for a back row attack.

Answer 20

Go fast Jump hard and High!! pray u get good air!!

Answer 21

I'm 5'4 and play a lot of volleyball.  Just gotta work on your vertical if you want to be a hitter.  I know it sounds silly, but the more you jump, the better you'll be at it.  Be aggressive and keep practicing.  Good luck!

Answer 22

OH MY GOSH yes!!! It is very possibly. Trust me. I am 5'3" also. I am a very strong hitter. A couple main things. 1. Work on your vertical jump. It is very important.  2. Work on your approach. It helps you to jump higher. Then put them together and practice your hitting skills. Woah-lah!

Answer 23

like me...