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Receiving the ball, passing underhand, executing a dig, reaching for the ball or setting underhand entail some action of the arms, mainly moving the arms upward or working the arms in front of the body. The arm actions involved in these skills do not require great force but you do need good control and accuracy […]

Static stretches are well accepted by volleyball players. For anyone to suggest that you should not do such stretches is almost sacrilegious. But if we closely examine not only the research done on static stretching but practical experiences, you will see that static stretches do not truly prepare you for playing nor do they help

In a good set you use not only your arms and hands but also your legs. The set is a coordinated action of the entire body to give you greater control and accuracy of the set. To develop a greater ability to execute these actions (which will also improve your ability to jump and block)

Achilles tendonitis is an injury that afflicts many athletes, especially those involved in running, cutting and jumping actions. Until recently, the reason given for tendonitis was overuse of the calf muscles and the associated Achilles tendon. Now, some doctors blame it on tight gastrocnemius and soleus (calf) muscles that increase stress on the Achilles tendon

Stretching the hip flexors to help you run faster has been well-established. Greater hip joint flexibility allows you to have a longer stride and a greater range of motion over which to drive the knee forward from a behind-the-back thigh position. As a result, this key action can increase your running speed significantly. However, if