Upper Body Strength for Volleyball

Building Upper Body Strength for Volleyball

Volleyball is a sport that has an impact on all groups of muscles. Different parts of a body are used during the game of volleyball. If you play the game of volleyball, you’ll tone your body and build muscle strength. We all know that volleyball players use the power of legs to move quickly and perform well on the ... More
Improve Blocking in Volleyball

How to Improve Blocking in Volleyball

By Mississauga Volleyball Research Staff Blockers are volleyball players, who are responsible for team’s defense. The main responsibility of blockers is to resist the attacks of the opposing team and not allow the ball to land on their side of the court. Blockers have to position themselves near the net on the court. ... More
Decision Making in Volleyball - Pakmen Girls Team

The Importance of Decision Making in Volleyball

By Mississauga Volleyball Research Staff Decision making plays a key role in the sport of volleyball. Volleyball players often have to make decisions during the game. That’s why decision making is a very important volleyball skill. So, volleyball players should constantly improve decision making in volleyball and try ... More
Player leaping into the air to perform a spike in a volleyball match, demonstrating athleticism and power.

What Makes a Good Volleyball Hitter

By Mississauga Volleyball Research Staff There is no doubt that a hitter is a very important volleyball player on the court. A hitter earns points and contributes to a volleyball team’s success. That’s why it’s so important for a volleyball team to have good hitters. A highly skilled hitter would be a good addition ... More
how to get better at volleyball

How Can I Get Better at Volleyball?

By Mississauga Volleyball Research Staff Every volleyball player has to work hard during practices and do everything he/she can to demonstrate excellent results during matches. Goal setting plays an important role in volleyball player’s success. An athlete should set the goals first and then he/she has to try his/her ... More
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How to Improve your Thoracic Mobility so you can Hit Harder

If you want to have a powerful arm-swing with optimal mechanics then you need to have proper thoracic mobility (think mid-back). Your thoracic spine needs to be able to properly rotate, extend, flex, and laterally flex. It is very common for volleyball players to get very tight and locked up is this area. This causes the ... More
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4 At-Home Exercises to Get Strong

All volleyball players want to be faster, jump higher, and hit harder. Improving your strength is one of the key ingredients to making long term success in the previously mentioned areas. In order to get stronger, you need to be consistent. Consistency is crucial. The trick is, when you are not able to get to the gym you ... More
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How to Mentally Prepare for a Volleyball Game

Traditionally, athletes put too much focus on physical preparation when getting ready for volleyball matches. It’s worth noting that volleyball players choose to train more intensively and do game like drills, serve/receive drills as well as team drills for defence and offence prior to important volleyball tournaments. ... More
Player jumping to spike the ball while another blocks, with teammates in position, demonstrating dynamic volleyball action.

Pakmen 17U boys at McGregor Feb 2018, Brock University – highlights

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Interesting volleyball facts

Interesting Facts About Volleyball

Volleyball is a popular team sport with a rich history. A lot of people around the world play the game of volleyball these days. According to the latest FIVB World Rankings, volleyball is particularly popular sport in such countries as Brazil, United States, China, Russia, Germany, Russia, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Germany, ... More