Spiking the volleyball refers to jumping up over the level of the net, and smashing the ball down to the floor on your opposition's side to score a point. Spiking is a crucial element to scoring and playing the game with intensity. It can be intimidating for an opposing player if he knows you have the potential to blast a spike down in his direction. Learning how to spike the volleyball harder will enhance your game and your reputation on the court.
Step 1
Strengthen your triceps muscles at the back of your arms, and latissimus dorsi, or lats, on the outsides of your upper back. These muscles are heavily involved in increasing arm speed for the spiking motion. Perform push-ups and pull-ups to strengthen these muscles, as well as sit-ups, crunches and other core work to strengthen you midsection.
Step 2
Reach your spiking arm across your body at chest level, then place your other hand just above the elbow and gently pull inward to stretch your shoulder. Also, stretch your arms high overhead and hold, and place your palm on a wall and walk forward to stretch the inside of the shoulder.
Step 3
Step with your right foot, then your left as the last two steps before you leave the floor to spike, if you are right-handed. For left-handers, make the last two steps the left then right.
Step 4
Reach your arm high into the air, with your elbow extended as you jump up to spike the ball. Snap your wrist into the ball and make contact at your highest possible reaching point, for maximum speed and power.
Tips and Warnings
- Visualize hitting hard and powerful spikes when off the court and during breaks in the game.
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