Plyometrics is a great way to improve your vert,but also do alot of leg exercises
Rapid stretching and contracting of muscles. Ex) squat jump, repeat squat jump.
NO, plyometrics is "jump training" which is jumping the whole time. Plyometrics relates to any activity that requires speed and strength, as it improves your ability to run faster, jump higher, and move in multidirectional sports.
plyometrics are a very important part of volleyball because the whole game is based on fast-twitch muscle movements. When using plyometrics you are able to train these muscles to explode fast and you will get a faster motion. It also helps improve your vertical jump which is crucial as a front row player. For backrow players, it is important to have quick fast-twitch muscles because their motions are quick side-to-side movements
Plyometric training trains the central nervous to "master" a certain skill or movement, as you repeat activity specific activities.PLyometrics also improve the elasticity of muscle tendons, which allow you to return energy back into a movement for added power. EX. Jumping takes your own bodyweight and propels if back up.Plyometrics also can help with strength, however it is better to couple plyometrics with strength training to get maximum effect.The following is a free video explanation of the different phases of plyometrics:http://freeverticaljumptraining.com/essentialsforexposivetraining/plyometrics-may-not-work-for-you-how-to-do-real-plyometrics/Hope this helps.Jacob HillerThe Jump Manual
To improve your high jump you need to do things like jumping up in the air from a standstill and also practise short sprints another good thing for high jump is to actually do long jump as well.
Yes, plyometrics can help a person maintain cardiorespiratory fitness. Plyometrics is a form of jump training. It consists of exercises that exert a lot of force in a short period of time. It looks to increase speed and power, thus, why it would be a good form of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Try squats wtih and without weight along with jump rope. Plyometrics will work too.
Yes it improves cardio and endurance
Plyometrics is a form of training that helps an athlete increase power and speed. Plyometrics tricks the mind and helps improve the muscle to move quickly. With the explosive and quick movement during training it trains the muscle to work differently.
Long Distance sports, or sports involving plyometrics.
Do a quad jump instead