Volleyball is a game which requires a lot of skill and good
reaction time. The extra second it takes for you to get on the ground
and bump the ball up could be the difference between losing a set or
winning it. In many situations, Volleyball games are extremely close,
meaning the sets are played almost point for point. Make an error that
could have been easily avoided and you will regret it! There are many
ways in which you can improve your speed in Volleyball, and I'd like to
share them below.
The
first, and most obvious thing to do is practise. The more balls you
have hit at you the faster you will be able to react. If you are finding
you still take too long to decide whether to bump or set the ball, you
need more practice. It's just a matter of dedicating that time to
practice, and you will increase in leaps and bounds.
One of the biggest problems I see regularly is the position that players stand in. In Volleyball, they often call it the 'ready' position, because you have the best posture for moving at the blink of an eye. Try this little experiment - stand up straight and put the weight on the rear of your feet, and have someone yell go when you aren't expecting it. Time how long it takes you to move to a set position, whether that be forward, to the side or backwards.
Next, try the same experiment but instead of putting the weight on the rear of your feet, stand on your toes and lean forward. You will notice that you can move much quicker. Even better than this, you should be standing crouched down a little bit, with your feet spread apart and the majority of your body weight on the front of your feet. Have a look at the professionals - they all stand with the weight forward so that they can react within the shortest time.
You will find that the more time you spend leaning forward the better your posture is, and the more comfortable you become. I guarantee with practice and the correct 'ready' position you will be able to move considerably faster than any other technique. Most of all, don't give up. Everyone can react quickly with the right training, and its just a matter of getting to the stage where it is second nature!
One of the biggest problems I see regularly is the position that players stand in. In Volleyball, they often call it the 'ready' position, because you have the best posture for moving at the blink of an eye. Try this little experiment - stand up straight and put the weight on the rear of your feet, and have someone yell go when you aren't expecting it. Time how long it takes you to move to a set position, whether that be forward, to the side or backwards.
Next, try the same experiment but instead of putting the weight on the rear of your feet, stand on your toes and lean forward. You will notice that you can move much quicker. Even better than this, you should be standing crouched down a little bit, with your feet spread apart and the majority of your body weight on the front of your feet. Have a look at the professionals - they all stand with the weight forward so that they can react within the shortest time.
You will find that the more time you spend leaning forward the better your posture is, and the more comfortable you become. I guarantee with practice and the correct 'ready' position you will be able to move considerably faster than any other technique. Most of all, don't give up. Everyone can react quickly with the right training, and its just a matter of getting to the stage where it is second nature!
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