What are some good exercises to improve my vertical leap to spike?
Any exercise that improves your vertical leap is good to help you jump higher when you are spiking. Exercise 1 Imitate a two-step spiking approach with a jump just like you would do in a game but without a ball. One can practice it anywhere. A good variation of this exercise is when one tries to jump and reach the edge of the basket of the basketball board with both(!) hands. Perform 50 to 100 jumps in one session. Exercise 2 Jump in one place raising your knees to your shoulders. 4 sets of 20 is a good start with a short break. This exercise develops stamina and your core as well. Exercise 3 Box jumps: stand in front of a box or a bench; jump and land with your both feet on the box. The most important thing is to be consistent and train on a regular basis and watch one’s diet. It may take 3 to 4 weeks to see improvements. Working out with weights is also necassary especially doing squats and deadlifts. Strong core (abs) and shoulders will definitely help to deliver crushing spikes. Sp
