How to increase my vertical???

Question

Ok so im 13 and i play for a very elite club team. I am now being trained as a middle hitter instead of my old position a setter because i am the best blocker on the team. Most girls in other teams hit slightly above the block just out of my reach and i need to jump higer to force them to either tip or have me block them. I can get about a foot over the net (my elbows are at the tape) I really need to jump high so any tips would be greatly appreciaed!!!! Thanks and God bless !!!

♥ ME!!!

Answer 1

i also am thirteen and play for an elite team.  2 actually, including the school A team.  i bet i can jump higher!  just jump around at home and it should help

Answer 2

The obvious answer is strengthen your leg muscles but people often over look your core muscles!  Core muscles provide a lot of upward momentum for your body then your legs aren't required to provide all the strength!

Answer 3

Wow, 13 and a rising star...

You have several jumps to practice:

1> swing with bent knee: bend your knees and swing your arms; this one could help you get your shoulders over the tape (watch out don't let the opponent hit your face);

2> bent knee but no swing: raise your arms as you are blocking, bend your knees and jump;

3> not much knee help, raise your arms and let go your feet (with a little help from your feet and knees actually). This could make you a super star when needed (e.g. when a bad pass was sent "over" and your opponent jumps and swings...). I would call that anti-killer block.

4> in-air-reach: when the opponent tips after a fake hit and you are already in the air (coming down), can you "grab the air" and reach up for a block? I had a teammate who could do it on daily basis, and he blocked four consecutive hit/tip in a final game and got four points in a row.

When practicing, add weight to your lower leg would help, just make sure they don't drag on your ankles and knees. Your jump power/strength should come from your feet, ankles, legs, waist, and arms.

May God Bless YOU :) and have fun playing volleyball.

Answer 4

that's so awesome im a middle hitter too!!!! well what my coach taught me is to do plymetrics every day

start by doing 10 squats and then 10 lunges on each leg and finish it off by jumping up and down 10 times fast

repeat it 2 more times it really helps

also try doing wall sits this will really help strengthen your legs

i do jump roping to help me jump straight up

try jumping as fast as you can for 1 minute then take a thirty second rest then repeat it for four times

when you block make sure  to angle your hands down ward to make sure the ball goes downward

Answer 5

walk around with ankle weights on. Also jump rope with ankle weights. Start out with light weights

Answer 6

To jump higher, you obvi have to workout your legs. but you also have to like make sure your knees are bent slightly before you jump up so that youre giving a bit of a push. make sure you work on your core area too, because you need strong core to be a good volleyball player in general.