Volleyball Summer Conditioning Program 1
Volleyball Summer Conditioning Program 1
These are exercises you can do anywhere. There is no need for much equipment. Try
to do a cardio activity (30 min) 4-5 X Week, Agility work 2-3 X Week, Plyometric
exercises 2 X Week, Strength training 2-3 X Week. Don't forget your volleyball skills as
often as possible. Try some beach volleyball, summer camp, or just peppering with
friends in your backyard.
These are just some ideas. If you have a fitness club available to you, many of the
strength training workouts can be completed there. Just remember .... If you are not
strength training to fatigue, you won't get the desired effect.
CARDIO
LINE RUNNING: Starting on the end line sprint up to the ten- foot line, then sprint back
to the end line. Next, sprint to the middle line, then back to the end line. Sprint to the far
ten- foot line, back to the end line, and finally to the far end line and back. You should
touch each line with your hand as you run.
HIT THE SLOPES DRILL: Hold hands together behind your back with feet shoulder-
width apart. Jump side-to-side from right foot to left. When landing on the right foot, be
sure to swing left foot out beyond the right-- making the drill even harder on your legs.
Do this for 5-10 minutes and you'll definitely feel the effects.
These exercise are quite difficult, and will take some time to get accustomed to.
Just make sure to take things one day at a time. There is no reason to rush into an
advanced routine if you haven’t built the proper foundation. ( continued on next page)
A typical plyometrics routine should last about 30-40 minutes, and can be performed a
maximum of two days a week.
vertical jumps
box jumps
depth jumps( broad jump like)
side-to-side box jump
AGILITY: Agility’s are designed to increase foot speed and quickness. In addition, these
exercises are high intensity and will undoubtedly increase anaerobic capacity.
Agility’s are also volleyball-specific because they replicate the quick non-linear
movements involved within the sport.
AGILITY LADDER: The most effective exercises include agility ladder drills, cone drills,
hurdles, jump rope, and dot drills. ( you can also use chalk on a driveway). They will
CONDITIONING
GOING FOR THE BLOCK: Draw a line, or some other mark, on a wall equal to the
height of the net. Jump up and down quickly, with arms raised like you attempting a
block at the top of the net. Do this for a couple minutes (3-5) keeping a fast pace. Now
slow it down, by doing full jumps from a squatting position with your backside parallel to
your knees as you attempt the next jump.
SQUATS WITH BODY WEIGHT: You can use an exercise ball if you have one.
Otherwise just do it stationary. Place ball behind your back and squat 2X15, making
sure your feet are far enough out so your knees don't go past your feet