...hitting harder is not something you can change from now until next day. Speed AND control is very important. So focus on control tomorrow!
In tryouts coaches surely look for the abilities you have on theses exact days, but showing the right attitude, commitment and will to succeed often make the difference when comparing young players. Best of luck in tryouts! :)
First you should try out many positions to find out what you like best. I assume you're a starter in Volleyball. Your height and athletic abilities only matter when you leave the beginner level.
My thoughts about choosing position is easy: A player will never be able to rise to his/her full potential playing a position they do not really like, or they actually would like to play something else. Keep that in mind. Do what you like best!
What really can make the difference is that player that is keen on playing and practicing. ... willing to push the limits he/she might have. So, go after every ball, never give up. Do not accept limits. That will bring you far! Good luck! :)
- Feel free to share any of the tips with your athletes. I'd be honored.
- in addition to your things regarding the arm swing, I use throwing good old tennis balls for technique preparation a lot and tools like BAM Video delay on ipad for instant reviewing of the players themselves.
Showing them what their swing looks like from the outsideoften makes _the_ difference in making progress.
Coach hard! :)
From your question I cannot tell what exactly the issue is about.
If you like, send me a video of your attack as an instagram direct message. I might be able to give you tips.
http://instagram.com/jmaier26For the three standard volleyball scenarios here are some tips when to jump or start your approach accordingly:
1st tempo attack
https://www.instagram.com/p/_5UsZQM0LD/
2nd tempo attack
https://www.instagram.com/p/m1zF8Ts0KN/
3rd tempo attack (high ball)
https://www.instagram.com/p/m0J7B7M0MH/
Send me a video of your approch/jump as instagram direct messages if you like. I might be able to give you even more tips.
All medical issues you need to speak to someone specialized on that topic. A doctor! Especially your arm/shoulder is a very complex topic, where problems can become chronic easily, so you should not wait long to consult a doctor. Best of luck to you! :)
Hitting low is a very difficult task to accomplish. Most if the smaller hitters master a much more higher level of hitting that taller ones throughout they volleyball career., because they simply have to. A good topsping in your hits helps with that.(flic your wrist)
Have you ever thought of using the block to score? Get your setter to set deliberately tight balls to practice getting a touch from the block and going out of bounds afterwards. This way, you don't even give your opponents an chance to defend.
Increasing your vertical consists of several parts: Body weight, technique/speed/aggressiveness of your approach, intra muscular coordination and profile of you muscles(size).
Without seeing you approach and hit, ask your coach what'd make sense the most in your case.
I am sorry. An health knee is nearly the most important thing before getting into heavy jump training.
You can do speed ladders for intra muscular coordination that will help with your vertical without actually jumping.
But seriously, you need your knees for maybe another 80 years... take good care of it, even though Volleyball seems so important for you now.
Sorry, but I really don't understand the question? Can someone still play setter when being very small? It vastly depends of the level of play you're in, but even there it simply depends on how good you are.
If you are good enough in all others elements of the game, the missing might not be strong enough to put you on the bench.
