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Indoor volleyball is a lively, fast-paced game. Matches generally compete to the best of five sets. six players are vital on the court at all time six substitutes are allowed per set. Two teams compete against one another, one either side of the net. The net is not allowed to be touched by the players. Players rotate after a set, the team that is serving will be the team to rotate. The game relies highly on the anaerobic energy system, though aerobic endurance is important for recovery between points, stamina and tolerance to heat. (AIS Sports Nutrition, 2013) an effective method of improving performance in volleyball is via the use of a training plan. For example to improve a player spiking skill they need to improve leg muscle, with the use …show more content…

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Fitness defines the ability to perform physical activity, and encompasses a wide range of abilities. Each sport and activity requires a specific set of skills, and so being fit for a sport requires a specific skill set. Being fit for one sport does not necessarily make you fit for another. Although it is not all clear cut, fitness is generally divided into specific fitness categories or components and each can be tested and trained individually (topend sport, 2013) Fitness components include muscular endurance, power speed, agility, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular …show more content…

Power is very important for volleyball because it is the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible, as in accelerating, jumping and throwing implements. (topend sport, 2013) power was tested via they three test mention previously. My induvial results suggest that my strength are standing long jump and my vertical jump suggesting that I have good lower body strength. My weakness is basketball throw suggesting my upper body strength is not as good. Our group rating for each test were overall, vertical jump average, standing long jump- average and basketball throw good. Our group has focused on improving power because by improving power all our results for each test will see improvement. We are choosing to improve power to improve the necessary skills to play volleyball most effectively. We will be working on activities such as squats, lunges and

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