How To Spike In Volleyball If You Re Short. If you are practicing spiking the ball do so over the net. Be as loud and obnoxious as possible.

After all if such a legendary coach as marv believes that one s height isn t a hindrance in becoming a successful volleyball player then we don t think that any coach parent or player should believe it to be a hindrance either. Volleyball players have to talk constantly and loud. As a result taller players usually don t think speed and power training is that important.
I could give you tips on how to hit better as a shorter person but it s pretty much impossible to give you tips to hit like the top outside hitters.
Because you re only 5 1 odds are when you jump back row you wont jump higher than the net which makes it a legal back row attack by a libero. After all if such a legendary coach as marv believes that one s height isn t a hindrance in becoming a successful volleyball player then we don t think that any coach parent or player should believe it to be a hindrance either. Practice like you re in a game. As a spiker you have to believe that you have the advantage.