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2 Challenging Volleyball Conditioning Complexes

March 29, 2013 | Kelvin King Jr.

When working with volleyball players, I come across many great athletes. However, their conditioning is somewhat neglected. This allows me to challenge them with workouts that develop anaerobic endurance, horizontal and vertical explosion, and linear and non-linear quickness. (Watch how...

Hydration Guidelines for Volleyball Players

February 11, 2013 | Danielle Aquino-Enriquez

It's no secret that many factors go into molding a star athlete. Conditioning, strength training, practice, game play and competition are always the frontrunners. Unfortunately, athletes often forget to properly hydrate. (See All-Day Hydration Game Plan.) As a coach, it's my job...

Increase Your Vert for Volleyball With 3 Plyos

December 12, 2012 | G.R. Hoff

Volleyball players must have a big vert. Jumping high helps you deliver ferocious spikes and be a defensive force on the court. And the best way to improve this skill is with plyometrics—but not everyone understands this type of exercise. Technically,...

New ASICS GEL-Flashpoint Volleyball Shoe Delivers on Stability and Performance

October 8, 2012 | Samantha Jones

Volleyball is a game of power and quickness. To help athletes stay light on their feet, cover the court quicker and jump higher, ASICS has introduced the new GEL-Flashpoint, a lightweight volleyball shoe that promises athletes both stability and performance. Priced...

High School Boy Too Strong to Play Girls Volleyball

September 29, 2012 | Jeff Dickinson

Some high school sports are gender-specific. Boys play football and girls play volleyball. But who says girls can't tackle and boys can't spike? Yonkers (N.Y.) High School student Jensen Daniel, that's who! Why? Because although Daniel is an avid volleyball...

Killer Volleyball Plyometric Workout

September 28, 2012 | Danielle Aquino-Enriquez

Volleyball is based on jumping, agility and explosive movement. Regardless of your age or skill level, if you want to get better at these skills, you need to regularly perform a plyometric program. Plyometrics are drills that involve fast and explosive...

Asics vs. Mizuno: Who Makes the Best Volleyball Shoes?

August 26, 2012 | Danielle Aquino-Enriquez

Every volleyball training shoe brand claims to be "the best." In reality, experienced indoor players know there are only two brands that consistently market quality court shoes year after year. Since my first step on a volleyball court, I've sported Asics...

3 Fun and Effective Volleyball Serving Drills

August 20, 2012 | Danielle Aquino-Enriquez

The skills of a successful volleyball athlete are learned in practice, including becoming an effective server. Practicing serving is as important as any hitting, setting or passing drill, especially when the exercise mirrors a real game scenario. Keeping players moving...

Spoiler Alert: Team USA Wins Gold in Women's Beach Volleyball

August 8, 2012 | Samantha Jones

It’s true. Regardless of the outcome of the Olympic women’s beach volleyball final tonight, the U.S. will take home gold and silver. In case you missed yesterday’s action, Americans April Ross and Jennifer Kessy stunned the world by rallying to win the final...

Using Strength Training To Improve Your Volleyball Serve

July 25, 2012 | Kevin Hollabaugh

In the Summer Olympics, you'll see the most elite volleyball athletes outmatch their defenders by powerfully serving aces and seam balls. Wouldn't you like to improve your game to their level? Whether your serve of choice is a floater, jump serve,...