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Short Introduction to
Fitness Testing

Volleyball is a sport in which both skill and fitness play


a very significant part. There would be different fitness
demands whether playing indoor or beach volleyball,
though this discussion is about fitness testing for
volleyball in general.
Though there are different fitness requirements for the
different playing positions, all players on a volleyball
team need to be able to play in all positions at some
time, so all the following fitness tests would be
relevant.

Fitness Component and


Its Sample Tests

STRENGTH AND POWER


a)
b)
c)

Vertical jumpingtest for leg power.


Maximal strength testsfor specific exercises
should be conducted.
Abdominal muscle function should also be
tested, for example using an
abdominalstrengthorendurancetest.
VERTICAL JUMPING TEST

Speed and Agility


a)
a)
b)
b)

c)
c)

Acceleration tests over a short distance is appropriate.


The505 agility test measures the ability to change
direction 180 degrees. A smaller degree turn test
would probably be more appropriate for volleyball as
most movements incorporate only a small change of
direction. The ability to turn to both the left and right
direction may be different and should also be
assessed.
You may also want to do a volleyball specific agility
test, which can incorporate movements around the
court to simulate actual movements that my be
encountered during games.

Aerobic Fitness
a)

To test large groups of athletes at once,


the maximum effortshuttle run (beep)
testwould be appropriate.

SHUTTLE RUN (BEEP)


TEST

Flexibility
a)

Thesit and reach testcan be done for lower


back and hamstring flexibility. Other flexibility
testsshould also be performed that are relevant
for the sport or playing position.

SIT AND REACH TEST

Body Fat
a)

Skinfold measuresshould be performed to


determine body fat levels.

Preseason
Volleyball
Workout

Day 1
ABDOMINAL

Crunches
SETS: 3 REPS: 10

Lying Leg Raises/ Throwdown


SETS: 3 REPS: 10

Ball Knee Crunches


SETS: 3 REPS: 10

Bridge
SETS: 3 REPS:10

CARDIO

Treadmill
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Day 2

REST
DAY

Day 3
CARDIO

Elliptical or Cross Trainer


DURATION: 15 MIN
UPPER

INTENSITY: 80%

BODY

Cable Crossovers
SETS: 3 REPS: 10

Exercise Ball Dumbbell Chest Pullovers


SETS: 3 REPS: 10

Hammer Curls
SETS: 3 REPS: 12

Push Up
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Seated Shoulder Press (Elastic


Band)
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Bench Dips
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Day 4

REST
DAY

Day 5
CARDIO

Recumbent Bike
DURATION: 15 MIN

LEGS

Cable Squats
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Elastic Band Lunges


SETS: 3

REPS: 10

INTENSITY: 70%

Jumps Squat
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Walking Lunges
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Step Ups
SETS: 3

LOWER

REPS: 10

BACK

Back Hyper-Extensions
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Lying Leg Raises/ Throwdowns


SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Machine Back Extensions


SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Day 6

REST
DAY

Day 7
CARDIO

Swimming
DURATION: 15 MIN

INTENSITY: 80%

SHOULDERS

Cable Trapezius Upright Row


SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Dips
SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Rotator Cuff (Elastic Band)


SETS: 3

REPS: 10

Shoulder/ Deltoid Extensions


SET: 3

REPS: 10

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