As discussed in Part I of this Strength Training article, strength training is essential for volleyball players to move up to a higher level of play. Any player can benefit from strength training, from a star outside hitter to a defensive specialist.
Part I gave an overview of strength training and weightlifting. Part II will give you applications for your athletes.
Some of the most often heard comments from college coaches about incoming freshmen concern their lack of strength. High school is the optimal time to develop good weight lifting habits in your players. Part I of Strength Training will introduce you to weight lifting concepts and Part II will give you direct application for your athletes.
Pre-match warm ups are a vital part of your game plan that should never be neglected or ignored. A team’s physical and mental attitude at the beginning of the match will be determined by the 45 minutes prior to a contest. Two goals of the pre-match activities should be getting your team physically and mentally prepared and confident.
In volleyball everyone is looking to jump a little higher to gain the edge on the opposition. Understanding what goes into being a great jumper will help you cook up a plan for developing your players’ abilities to make the leap to the next level.