The bump, or forearm pass, might look simple — but it’s one of the most important skills in volleyball. And yet, I still see so many players making the same mistakes. Even experienced ones! If your bump isn’t reliable in every situation, your whole game suffers. In...
In volleyball, we pass, hit, block, and serve… but almost nobody trains shadow drills.Yet if you look at top tennis players like Alcaraz or Sinner, shadow drills are a must in their training. They build perfect movement, timing, and confidence — all without the ball....
A volleyball hitter can be an outside spiker, opposite, or middle blocker — all players whose main goal is to attack the ball and score points for their team. These are the athletes who bring energy to the court, who rise above the net, and who can turn a perfect set...
Every volleyball player knows — your vertical jump changes everything. It’s the difference between smashing the ball through the block or getting stuffed, between winning or losing the rally. But here’s the truth: if you keep doing the same jump exercises over and...
Do you want to attack like the best players in the world? Then you need a professional-level approach. Most players make small but costly mistakes that stop them from jumping higher and hitting harder. I played at 3 World Championships, and I have never seen a pro...
The Wave Momentum Elite is Mizuno’s follow-up to the Wave Momentum 3 – but is it still one of the best volleyball shoes today? After testing them myself and digging into what players are saying, here’s the breakdown 👇 ✅ What’s Great Super comfortable right out of the...
Have you ever lost confidence in a match because your passing broke down? One bad reception… then another… and suddenly you’re fighting just to stay on the court. 😬 I’ve been there many times in my pro career, and that’s why I put together 5 simple but powerful drills...
Have you ever made one mistake in a match… then another… and suddenly you’re terrified the coach is about to substitute you? I’ve lived that situation many times in my pro career. That’s why in this post I’ll show you the biggest mistakes that almost guarantee a...
You want to jump higher, hit harder, and stay strong all game long, right? 💪 Then let me ask you this… Are you eating like an athlete? 🍗🥗🍌 It’s not just about how much you train — it’s about how well you fuel your body. 🏐 Great volleyball performance starts in the...
Ever feel those pre-game butterflies? 🦋The sweaty palms, racing heart, or doubt creeping in before a big match? You’re not alone — even the best players in the world feel it.The difference?They know how to manage it — and turn those nerves into 🔥 focus and...
(Quote from MotStiernorna)Yes, but that was the Covid time when 2020 Olympics was postponed to 2021 and it was seen as a one-off occasion to have both Olympics and Euros in the same year.Now it will be the norm ; and I think some top players will take…
We all have different opinions on every issue. I see no problem with this. I know that, in the end, the decision isn't up to us. Speaking for myself, I'm okay with Russia's participation. I want to see what Markova, Fedorovtseva, Tolok, Voronkova,…
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