Sand Volleyball is all about jumping. There's not a position
that isn't allowed to jump like in indoor volleyball. If you
play you have to be able to jump no matter how tall you are. But
how do you learn how to jump higher? Very easy, you jump.
Anything you want to get better at requires you to practice. But
there are more efficient ways to train for jumping than others.
In Sand volleyball you need an explosive maximum height jump, not a
bunch of repetitive sub-maximal jumps. For this reason, the way
you should train for jumping in beach volleyball is different than
jump training for other sports. When doing plyometrics (jumping
exercises) you shouldn't be doing high reps but rather low reps and
giving each rep all your strength. Also, you should let yourself
get well rested in between sets.
Most of your jump training should be in the sand because that is how
you will be jumping in the game. The approach is much different
than on a hard court. Also, because plyometrics are of a very
high intensity, training in the sand will be much softer on your
joints which will prevent injuries.
Here are a few things to consider when jump training for beach
volleyball.
Make sure your last 2 steps before take off are very hard against the
ground. Almost like an over exaggerated stomp on the sand.
This will reduce how much you sink when you try to jump.
Make sure you use your arms. Keep them straight and let them go
back as far as they can before the swing forward and up propelling you
into the air.
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