Volleyball Coaches looking for players with thin and
muscular, a strong center, a good vertical leap, fast reaction rate and a
positive attitude. The best players in the world emanate a variety of these
qualities, including Ivan Miljkovic of Serbia and the U.S. Gabriel Reece.
Muscle Mass
The best volleyball players are typically strong with lean
muscle mass and minimum body fat. This body type has the power and strength to jump manual high
and drive the ball without unnecessary weight or bulky. Players known as Karch
Kiraly and Kerri Walsh are physical examples of how muscle mass can be an
advantage.
Central Power
The core strength is essential to almost any skill in
volleyball. This includes abdominal, lower back and hips. These core muscles
give the body balance, allow twisting, turning and pivoting, and help in
providing energy for jump serves and spikes.
Vertical jump
The ability to jump high to make aces, kills and blocks can
be a tremendous benefit to any volleyball player. The high jump requires a strong lower body and core. Some
volleyball players have some of the highest vertical leaps in sports. Leonel
Marshall Cuban national team player volleyball had a vertical jump of 50 inches
(1.27 mt). In comparison, basketball legend Michael Jordan had a vertical jump
of 48 inches (1.22 mt).
Reaction rate
Volleyball is a fast paced game with little predictability.
Experienced volleyball players develop faster reaction, learning to better
anticipate where it will fall signals the ball and how to make a play with it.
The reaction rate can also be developed through training techniques.
Attitude and
Leadership
Volleyball Coaches looking for players who understand the
importance of teamwork, a very important concept in volleyball. Teams must work
together to create releases and help each other when needed. Leadership is a
desired personality trait among volleyball players because leaders are required
to set positive examples and to make good decisions on the court.
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