Things like general strength training and 30-minute jobs don’t make better volleyball players. The sport demands specific actions, like short explosive bursts, the ability to absorb and immediately reproduce force, as well as lateral quickness that holds up through the fifth set. Training that doesn't replicate those demands doesn't transfer. The good news is that volleyball-specific conditioning is also efficient. You don't need long workouts -- you just need the right ones. Start With Lateral Movement Most defensive movement in volleyball is lateral. You're shuffling to cover seams, closing the distance on balls hit to your side, and shifting for [Read More>]