| How To Improve Your Jump Vertical with Simple ExercisesJumping is one of the critical aspects of volleyball that will give you a competitive edge over the other players. While some of us are blessed with great jumping ability, everyone can improve what they have with a little focused exercise. Check out these great tips from Coach Hillegras. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 20 Minutes Here's How:- Squat Jumping - Bend your knees to 90 degrees, or so that the upper leg is parallel to the ground. Then jump as high and fast as you can. You want to explode upward. As you land, bend your knees to the 90 degree mark and jump! The key is not to rest between jumps. Do 3 sets of 15, resting between each set.
- Now add some weight. Try it with light ankle weights (maybe 1 pound to start) eventually you will increase the weight. Do 2 sets of 15, again resting between.
- Repeat Step 1. Do another 3 sets of 15 without the weight.
- Another thing you can do is simply jumping on your steps at home.
- Start flatfooted and jump onto the bottom step...be sure that your entire foot is on the step, not just the balls of your feet. Jump as many times as you can for 30 seconds.
- Rest and then repeat only jumping from the side. This will also help improve your jump.
Tips:- Warm-up before you start jumping.
- Make sure you stretch thoroughly after the workout.
- If you are planning a full practice, do your jump training at the end of the practice.
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