What can i do to jump higher?

I'm about 5'11 feet and play volleyball. I can spike the ball but not as good as id like because i can't really jump high. How do i improve that?

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leg exercises are the key.
wall sits, hill raisers, calf stretches, repeated jumping, jumping up and down bleachers, running in the sand, squats
anything that will build leg muscles will help

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practice jumping with ankle weights on

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First of all you need to be on a weightlifting program to get your legs stronger,so you can apply more force through the ground which in hand propels you higher. OK, you ask what lifts accomplish this feat the fastest and most efficient way is by doing the Olympic lifts: snatch,clean and jerk,power snatch,power clean and jerks, back and front squats,rdl's, and leg curls, plus your low impact plyo's with speed and agility work,and yes do not forget your ab work also. Now with this said you need to find an certified olympic coach in your area so that they may teach you the difficult technique that goes along with these lifts, but once you get the hang of them you will never want to do No other type of lifting!

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squats and lunges will do the trick, try them also with jumping. like you squat then jump up. it's really fun!

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do some squats and wall sits every day to strengthen your leg muscles.
also practice your approach a few times everyday and each time measure how high you get and each day try to beat you highest mark from the day before.

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Practise skipping rope

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well one thing that really helps with jumping, is strong legs and make sure to get low to the ground in ur approach and then push ur self up. practice jumping and measureing how far u get. ask a coach or trainer for more help.

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make a line on the wall thats higher than you and practice jumping higher than it like 10 times a day with ankle weights on

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PRACTICE JUMPING!

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Use ankle weights, you can buy them at Academy or any atheletic store. They helped my verticle my 6 inches in 3 months. Just wear them when you run or when your at home.

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Jump rope with weight ankles or weight body. our varsity volleyball coach bought a weight body i don't know but its really hard to jump with a weight jacket but it helps becuz once you get use to it u feel lighter. but its dangerous. i suggest jump rope 200 times to 400 times. every twice a week.

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Hmm. I am 5'2" and I can get my full hand over the net. :]]

I just go by the: step with your right foot, then your left foot, then your right foot, then both together. Then when you bend down to jump, use your arms as your power. Pull then all the way back and swing them out when you jump. This always gets me higher. Then, use your left hand to follow where the ball is going to go, and hit! Well, use your right hand if you are left handed.

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this is how i did it. i just jumped up next to the net about five times before and after practice and games

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go to the stairs. Hang ten and do about 50 Ballarina stretches, you know, push up. Do 3 reps a day. Also practice your approach. Just like in bowling, a 4 step approach is best

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hey! i know just what you need.

you should try reaching your ROOF as in, your House's ROOF! believe me this works reach for it!just JUMP AND JUMP it doesn't matter if you cannot or if you were'nt able 2 reac it just JUMP anyway! this will increase your jumps and your VERTICALS too! believe me! i know!! ^__^

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use sand bag and put it in your waist...

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jumping is a lot about speed (so says olympic high jump specialists) so focus on some weight lifting like squats and leg extensions

also, dont let anyone bother u with stupid comments on how your legs wont look as pretty, because they will look too big.
They are just know-nothings and should mind their own beeswax!

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plyometrics

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you need to build your leg strenght and work of your agility and ability to spring off the ground

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