Vertical Jump At Volleyball

Volleyball is a sport that requires one of the highest vertical jumps. Vertical jump is (at volleyball) used for blocking and spiking the ball over the net. Even though the net at volleyball is about 60cm (24inches) lower than basket at basketball that does not change the fact that great vertical is the skill of the greatest volleyball blockers and hitters, because only they can't get above the opposite player and block or spike that ball on to the ground.

One of the many great volleyball exercises is similar to usual practice when someone is passing the ball and all the others are hitting it. Now instead of all the people just hitting the ball, there should be one or two on the opposite side trying to block the hitter. This will help to improve blocker's technique and constant high jumping will improve vertical. In comparison to basketball you should always be jumping off the ground with both legs and not forward but only up. While the blockers are doing this exercise their feet should be in the shoulder width apart.
Another good exercise should be done after the training. Find a place with a point above you at about 9feet (it depends on how big you are) backboard should be just fine. Then without resting (as before) between one jump and another, start jumping and touching the backboard with your hands. Every time you hit the ground, jump up again as soon as you can and touch the backboard again. Do this exercise 3-4 times in a row with 30jumps in a row each time. Rest about 3-4 minutes between sets.
This two exercise will not only improve your vertical jump, but will also help you to be able to jump many times in a row and block the hitter.

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