Volleyball Tip

Presented by Lisa Lancaster, Director

b6 Tips To Help You Become a More Powerful Volleyball Hitter

Learning to increase the power behind your hit can be the difference between a point gained or lost. Putting extra work in, on and off the court, can elevate your game and give you that extra edge as a hitter. Here are 6 hitting tips from Lisa Lancaster, one of our top Texas volleyball camps directors, to help you hit the ball harder.

• Timing- Timing is everything. It is important to understand as a hitter when you need to change pace. Repetitions will help with muscle memory of your approach, so work with different tempos off the net & variations with footwork. This can be anything from transitioning off middle to outside, outside to quick middles or 32 huts, middle to C slides, etc.
• Contact- If you want to generate the most power you can out of an attack, you have to make sure your contact is solid. Use every bit of your hand. If you miss-hit, use a closed (no space between fingers) hand. If your hand isn’t tight/solid then your swing won’t be as effective.
• Strong Core- Having a strong core and being able to tuck in (trunk flexion) while swinging will generate more power.
• Fast Arm- Make sure you rip quick with your swing. The faster the swing, the faster the ball will go.
• Perfect Your Approach- Make sure your approach is correct, your legs are loaded, and you generate momentum with your arms while you explode. Focusing on these three strategies will make for a perfect approach.
• Resistance Training- Doing resistance band exercises will also help strengthen rotator cuffs and trunk flexion, which can assist in generating more power and quicken your swing.

Bonus Tip:

Improving your hitting skills does not just involve practicing fundamentals. Strengthening your arms, legs, and core will make you an all around better hitter. Check out more volleyball tips that outline a great workout plan for volleyball players looking to improve their strength.