3 of the BEST Ways Shorter Volleyball Players Can SCORE More Points!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

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[@kristiang7269]

Vision has the mind stone... these facts are important

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

you are correct. We didn't have a researcher in our budget so we took a guess. We mean no disrespect to Marvel or Vision. ;-)

[@simonep.7974]

Great video! Please provide more suggestions for shorter players, such us what to do instead of blocking or how to be "dangerous" at attacking (how to get good spikes even without jumping high)

[@ivespoken8902]

i think he just explained all that in the video :)

[@MNImpression]

Whoa Brandon, you’re a whole foot taller than me. This is helpful. I definitely struggle with a lot. Vision is one of them for sure. The ego to swing hard while being short is another lol.

[@gregelsnic2545]

I watched another video from an indoor- focused coach playing beach today and none of the four guys were noticeably looking across the net during their approach. Definitely something I want to look at more.

[@babsiken2621]

really important points not only for shorter players

[@Shark32802]

Im 5'5 at 19 and I started playing indoor but over this summer I wanna try beach so I'm gonna 100% use these tips

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Hey Josh! If you're getting into it, we.should start you off the right way. We are.just a couple of weeks from starting our Offense section with our online training groups! Check out betteratbeach.com and see everything our coaching program has to offer!

[@mmtom2]

Viewing this a second time a year later I got a lot more the second time than the first :-) volleyball presence is growing… Thanks!

[@ice9tgn]

Looking on the attack is something super important but I'm unsure how to go about practicing it. A video on "looking drills" would be invaluable for me and a lot of players. I know how to place the ball, but struggle to actually look in games

[@artsyone1]

Would love for you to discuss the importance of a high hand and wrist snap as it relates to shorter players. I play with some women who are about 5’ 3”, barely jump, but have the best wrist snap and can hit with pace on a men’s net! I’m a 5’ 8” guy that can still jump somewhat (lol) and hit it into the net half the time!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

We can do that!!! Have you checked out our At Home training program "Fix Your Arm Swing in 21 Days" it comes with our membership on betteratbeach.com/store

[@reckingcrew2277]

Don’t work bro, I jump pretty high and am 6’ 1 and still hit into the net half the time.

[@lwill2306]

I started "playing" volleyball 4 years ago at age 25 because I moved to Long Island and my boyfriend played so much. Volleyball was not very common where I grew up. I knew if I got good enough we would be able to play together and I wouldn't have to sit out and spectate so much (although I love watching him play). We mostly play co-ed on a men's height and get so frustrated that I can't score. I found this video to be very helpful to help me develop more of an "offense". Thank you!!

[@Blake-gh8xl]

I'm gonna go ahead and say this video was especially made for me. 5'7 and 1/2 with 5.8 vertical... so thank u!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

you're welcome!

[@youdontknowme9068]

You jump 5.8 inches?

[@badem]

top spin roll shots are much more important for shorter players than taller players. Any instruction on how to improve top spin is greatly appreciated.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

good topic!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Have you tried our course yet? "Fix Your Arm Swing in 21 Days" it's included in the membership at betteratbeach.com

[@GolDVYT]

PERFECT timing

[@its_wazaa5483]

Have you considered a video themed on training to get a bigger vertical jump?

[@gregelsnic2545]

They have a whole training course available for increasing your vertical, but maybe a distillation for a video wouldn't hurt.

[@its_wazaa5483]

@@gregelsnic2545 for free?

[@gregelsnic2545]

@@its_wazaa5483 Unfortunately not.

[@its_wazaa5483]

@@gregelsnic2545 ok thx

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Like someone said we do have a Max Vertical Program which is our most popular training program here www.betteratbeach.com/offers/9McuuLtz/checkout We'll try to do one at some point though for the masses.

[@shaunramsey1377]

Great video you can win a lot of beach games if you have a killer jumbo and a good cutty Maybe you can describe the fundamentals or practice drills for those two shots

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Here is one we did recently on cut shots. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6TXn6DZ5d8eq8

[@annadavidyuk8804]

I'm 5' 3", and play with guys on a mens beach vball net. My question is if it's worth jumping at all for me. I normally stand in one place and focus on placement of the ball. Open to any suggestions to improve!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

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[@davidallyn1818]

YAAAAAAYYYYY!! Thank you!!! Also, Smaller players have a smaller wing span than taller players, so we have a smaller digging footprint. So what would be a stretch for a taller person, a shorter person actually has to move their feet to get. And to go from digging hard cross to running for the cut is so difficult. I don't know... read earlier maybe??

[@LV75]

This video is the essence of BV👏👏

[@ckjjclan]

Great stuff.... forwarded to my kid who has a few tournaments coming up.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

good luck!

[@dexterjohnny5869]

I have trouble with snapping over the ball as a shorter player (5’9). I’ve heard of players “clawing” the ball, any other tips on how we can get a better contact + drive the ball as a shorter player?

[@JNVolleyball]

im 5'5" im not the best but I've found if you practice a lot of wrist snapping it'll get you over the ball instead under preventing you hitting it out. Just keep practicing wrist action and like you said the clawing technique

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[@marcinhamesq]

Thank you, guys! I needed this video!

[@ednacastro7828]

I love!!! ✨✨ Muito obrigada pelas dicas!!! Aliás, adoro todos os seus vídeos, aprendo muito sempre. Ainda quero participar de um camp com vocês, está nos planos. Falta aprender um pouco mais do idioma inglês para poder me comunicar melhor. Mas, em breve irei 🤗 obrigada! Abraços

[@marzenamakowska6888]

Thanks guys, these are the points for me!

[@felicia5620]

Love your videos! Can you show some ways to hit the ball if you don't jump and hit?

[@funkitpod]

I did not know the term 'jumbo' :o - always learning with you guys.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

:)))). Jumbo. Jumbo Shrimp. Rainbow. Any others??

[@MarianaFerreira-vn8th]

great video!! thank you!

[@slimlim3591]

I'm not a great player by any metric but the usage of depth for a shorter player is a must. I'm 5'6". Start off with dinks and cuts to make the defense creep forward and then deep rolls to the corners. If they try to block, cuts and rolls. Rinse and repeat. Definitely take a peek at the defense before making a decision. Physically I'm on the back foot as I am vertically challenged and not a great jumper so generally both opposition will sit back off the net. If only I watched this video early on and didn't spend years figuring this out trial and error

[@annasycik7525]

love your humor ...thank you for the great content, made it all the way to Austria :) *not Australia!*

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Our acting classes are really paying off! Thanks for tuning in!

[@funkitpod]

I miss playing on the Donauinsel!

[@rafaelcuevas5131]

Poderiam fazer um vídeo sobre a como olhar e atacar visionxatack

[@mortezamori9712]

As a 5.5" volleyball player, I wanna improve my jumping! How can I improve my jumping?

[@amorgado13]

Hi. I’m a shorter female plate. I would like to improve my dink shot. I have a good deep shot but need to work on shorter within the first 5 feet. Any tips on technique ? Thank you! Love your videos

[@felicia5620]

I'm 5'3 and barely jump when hitting. I play with boy's net height. I am struggling to get contact with the ball when striking a hit. Sometimes I hit it well but most of the time I'm early or too late so I barely get any strength on it. Could you tell me how to get better at hitting? It is soooooo frustrating. I am an intermediate player. Thank you! Love your videos and have watched almost all your videos. You guys make volleyball playing look so easy.

[@fabriciotakaki5357]

hey! i'm 5'6 and I struggle a lot on side outs, if i get a perfect set and they dont come to block, i still manage to perform a decent attack, but most of the time I need to rely on cut shots and overs.

[@lagirl5413]

I’m 5’1”. I love playing. I’m prob adv beginner (maybe). I really would like to know is the opposite side of this coin- how to defend and take away points from the other team. What’s the best way for a short person to defend? I obviously can’t block at the net, so what’s the best option, especially if my partner also can’t block at the net? Thanks! I love your series and sent to a few friends too!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

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[@ВалерийКоляда-х8г]

Привет с Украины, г. Днепр. смотреть как играете ,одно удовольствие! так легко и классно! на самом деле - это большой труд. подписался и учусь...спасибо вам!!!

[@jacoberste5676]

Hey I’m 6’4”; should I try and really commit to being a blocker or a defensive player primarily?

[@japprivera3129]

I am a shorter player and I approve this message!!

[@conradjohannes3211]

Also, this is just as important for tall players!

[@frxstyy2824]

I’m 5’3 and new to the game I’m not sure what position to play

[@orb4875]

So I'm 5"11" and recently I started to have knees issue which prevented me from jumping and spiking. I started to do cut shot. Now the defense knows my struggle and knows most of the time what I'm going to do. Any insights?

[@fredDeclerck]

like me a few years back.. Sorry if im stating the obvious here: Definitely need to work on all the shots you can, cut, jumbo, drop. ALso, play these various shots without showing where you are going, or exaggerate facing one way and hit another (and wrist away ). Also, if they consistently don't block you, then ask for tighter sets (which hopefully you can slam), so they feel the need to stay and block too. May be 3rd, start using your weaker hand, you ll be amazed how many points you can get at least % wise, as they are expecting you to hit the ball with the other. Typically though, I only decide to use my left a split second before the contact. Another point, which is not for practicing for tournaments, and if the other players are also shorter & older, then dropping the net 1 inch or 2 can be an option. Every inch matters, and the game is (completely) different if the majority of the time, you have the option to hit or shoot vs. having to shoot only. Either that or playing somewhere else where the sand is not as deep.

[@brandonjoyner6046]

What’s going on with those knees?

[@orb4875]

@@fredDeclerck thanks i mean im not 6"5 so even lowering the net won't allow me to spike it without jumping (you can't compenstate a 20 inches vertical jump or so by that method). i sincerely thought about using my weaker hand, inspired by the mckibbin's story. the best subtitute to spiking that I found helpfull is hitting a flat hard drive ball close to the top of the net.

[@orb4875]

@@brandonjoyner6046 i had all sort of symptoms (patellar,meniscus, muscles) I honestly after couple of months cant point out what's bother me. Maybe i should rest for couple of months?

[@fredDeclerck]

In my case, age (44), neglect like not stretching much before or after.. i didn't lose 20" of vertical, more like 5-7..

[@williamtekin]

How can I jump higher in the sand? In normal volleyball I jump way higher are there any tricks or do I just have to train until I jump also enough in the sand?

[@seanodaniels]

I can't always rip it at the net, so I get my reps in with my jump serve.

[@ULTIBALLERZ]

Struggling with getting my feet early. Meaning I can’t roll properly or spike properly. Pls help

[@FesliyanStudios]

In other words.... us shorter players are screwed.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

I've seen some awesome smaller players. But you have to be precise that's for sure

[@ivespoken8902]

hey speak for yourself only LMAO

[@bloat4hk]

How do you tip without adding too much power / arch?

[@ivespoken8902]

hit the ball with less power, cut it hard i guess. But the arch thing is basically less power and a good touch on the ball, with maybe a higher contact.

[@mgoodkin]

I'm a shorter player. Where do I position myself to anticipate a spike from a tall challenger?

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

This has soooo many answers. Because it's different in each scenario but 3/4 depth is a safe bet.... We spend 4 full meetings on this in our ULTIMATE DEFENDER Program. You should check it out betteratbeach.com/store

[@mgoodkin]

@@betteratbeachvolleyball Thanks! I'll check it out.

[@Jinta_Hungyu]

I'm 5'7 and I want to learn what I'm doing wrong on my jumping technique that I've learned from many pros, I've always been pretty good on defense and offense but I just would like to be able to jump even higher.

[@Beachin_Betty]

Thanks tons for the shortie offense! Is there any hope for hard hits for 5"1' ?(at least im female) Shall i give up on the use of the abdomin twist/torque for hard hits as i'll never be spiker? (As my hard hits tend to come out still lobs/lobbies over the net, but maybe just a tad bit faster than a shot, and as u said, to the general middle of crt, :-(

[@MeepMeep88]

5:31 lol... spiking... us short players are having trouble SPIKING!! lol

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

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[@Zeta_reX]

How to spike it being short. 5.4”

[@amyoshiko]

Show.

[@Beachin_Betty]

Addition to my prior comment: As a short person, if i stay too far behind the ball, i notice i tend to hit the ball into the net more as the location of where my hand contacts the ball is further back behind the ball as opposed.to under.it and the trajectory is more forward. . So shouldnt a short person NEED to be just a smigion little bit under the ball, at least more so than a taller person? Not 180 degrees under or doing a backbend to contact the ball, but more so than a tall person would?

[@brandonjoyner6046]

I would say it’s more important for you to get your set further off the net.

[@markanthony2495]

5"10 here. Appreciated.

[@fett327]

Great video, but you forgot the #1 tip. Obviously, train harder and improve your vertical! But who wants to work for anything.....

[@gregelsnic2545]

And what do you do while you're training your vertical?

[@calebbroege1333]

@@gregelsnic2545 explosive movements. Box jump variations, power cleans, front squats, back squats. Emphasis on the power cleans, it literally simulates the second half of jumping for attacking but with weight

[@sacha_p90]

another BEST Ways Shorter Volleyball Players Can SCORE More Points: allow the partner to spike the ball in the second touch , with a hight defense/reception. His points are your points.

[@melk_23]

I’m 5’4” playing in a coed league with a partner who is 5’10” with a wicked vertical. Totally agree, love setting him up for a solid 2nd hit attack!

[@justinplaysguitar]

I’m a shorter player I’m 5’7 only think I suck at is blocking lol decent at the other stuff not pro but good in my area which is Cleveland Ohio lol. But yea. How do short people block better.

[@isaacpena6444]

ITS MONDAY, LETS GO!!!! DAY 7 OF COMMENTING UNTIL I MAKE IT TO HERMOSA🤠🤠🤠. Being short isn’t easy, but wouldn’t trade it for anything. I love having the “disadvantages” of being short and having to work on my vertical and being decisive with my shots!!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

gotta work with what you have! thanks always for the support!

[@nickjanson2183]

would love a video about blocking for shorter players. I'm playing on a 4's team and im the setter at the net - so I also need to be a blocking presence.

[@nickz5986]

doesnt vision have the mind stone

[@RedlifeWoW]

Vision has the mind stone…. Not the soul stone. What kind of operation are you running here?

[@throatwarts]

Who's the hot older guy setting? Show more of him!

[@hamzakiker8422]

So 1.81m player It is a short player ?!

[@Hulk-mc7ej]

Yes same and 181 is pretty short for volleyball. I would say up to 190 is short for defence. And for block up to 195 is short.

[@kenzie7469]

who’s watching the people in the background??

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

"You're in our shot!!!" Hahaha