Serious Hitting/Jumping question!?

Question

hi. i loooove volleyball i think it's the most amazing sport ever. BUT. (excuse this, i've asked a few of questions and always feel i should add this in to get more accurate and useable answers!) my last season was cut short due to a knee injury, so i want to come back playing hard!!

i'm 5'7 and i play senior high volleyball. i really need help with my jump.. i know since im tall-ish that i should be able to jump higher, but i really cant! its frustrating, because i have the power to really hit, but i never get quite the right hight.

any excersises, tips, and everything (except insults!!) are hugely appreciated!!

thanks so much

*i pick best answer!

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Answer 1

I needed to increase my vertical while I was playing volleyball too.  The first thing I started with were called Strength shoes, I think they have a cheaper version now called &quot;jump shoes&quot; anyway you usually receive a video of different plyometrics to do while wearing these shoes. Also, I&#039;m a firm believer that jumping rope is one of the best things you can do, but at the least need to be doing 500 a day to be able to tell a difference.  Another good exercise is &quot;jumping boxes&quot; usually they are made of different heights and they too will help you increase your jumping ability!  I hope this helps, good luck!

Answer 2

This summer I went to the gym every morning because volleyball started when school did. The treadmill is good to do to warm up. Same with an exercise bike. The weights can be used to strengthen your arms, which I know is not your legs, but can still help in the sport. You can lift them while briskly walking on the treadmill or riding the bike as a warmup. Then, use the thigh trainer to do repetitions to work your thighs. After that, stand next to a wall, best if you are in a gym or outside, and try to jump up and touch both your hands and feet to the wall. Then land and do this again. Try to start with 3 reps of 20 jumps each and increase it from there. Also, take your time because eventually you will become quicker at it. One other thing you could choose to do would be to get a personal trainer at the gym who you could meet with once a week to help lead you in the right direction, showing you exactly which achines he or she thinks you should use and how many reps to do on each ith what weight. Talk to your parents about this because it is a very good option, especially if you already have a membership to the gym. At the gym, you could also use jumpropes, and remember to not just work on only legs, add in some arm strengthening exercises, and also core workouts because you need to have a strong core (abs, etc) to jumps high. ome core exercises are simple sit ups and push ups. Also, the plank and superman are helpful. (Just google these to see diagrams). Footfires, where you get low into defensive poition and rapidly move your feet on your toes can help with speed. Wall squats and squats while holding your weights will also strengthen your legs and lower body. Good luck with your workouts and with volleyball next year...I really hope this helps!!!! : ]

Answer 3

Since your 5&#039;7 you should excerise more like doing straddles before a game. practice your jumping at home so u can improve before the game. I f you continue no to improve you jump try using your arm a little more because that would really help you on a spike. Also make sure you wear your knee pads because if you suffered from a knee injury you most likley wouldnt want to hurt your self again. also if you want to play hard...dive for the ball. But watch out for your face so you won bruise.. Make sure you pack a ice pack just in case you tensd to hurt yourself

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Answer 4

I always suggest working out in the pool if you can.  It will be even better with your knee injury.

Get about chest deep in the water.  Crouch down and jump.  Do 10 jumps quickly.  Take a 1 minute break.  Do 10 more.  Do at least 100 jumps.  The water helps act as resistance to help you increase your jump.  The water also helps you land softer.  It will be less wear and tear on your knees and ankles.  

You can also work on your approach in the pool.  The water will act as resistance to increase your speed.  

You can even swim laps.  The crawl stroke is similar to your swing for your overhand serve and spike.