How do I get in shape for volleyball?

Question

I need to get in shape to play for my team so we con have a chance agenst our schools rivles.

Answer 1

There are different ways to get into shape for volleyball. But what you should do is also remember that doing some of the things to "get into shape" will also sharpen your volleyball skills all at the same time.

A volleyball player uses a lot of lateral movement, so "suicide sprints" (where you sprint to a close line and then back, and then sprint to the next line out, and then back, and so on. . .). Also doing "scissors" (running across an area sideways, stepping with your right foot first, and then crossing your left foot over as you move. . .). Also looking at one of the drills that football players do - the "tires" (now a lot of them use a roped piece of equipment). It will make you very quick on your feet, which you have to be. Weights are wonderful as well. Running will do a lot for your cardio, and will shed pounds fast, but volleyball players really don't do a lot of running for anything other than warming up. Push-ups for the arms (finger tip ones for those strong fingers).

Google "volleyball drills", or check out some exercise sites. A lot of sites have sport specific exercises to do. Good luck, and keep up the hard work!

Answer 2

Well i don't play volleyball but i am good at it so here what i do just to eat in shape... exercise and try to eat fruits and vegetables i lost 5 pounds just by doing this!!!

Answer 3

ask your coach or team captain...we ran a lot and did various drills for balance and speed...here are some things we did...

wall-sits
bench blasts (step up and down the bleachers)
plyometrics
running
dots
the agility ladder
lifting weights
crunchs
push-ups
planks

and i think thats it...

Answer 4

Running is a good way to do it.