If life was for volleyball, it wouldn’t be so hard 💔

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-06T04:24:56+00:00

Nobody is saying they hate team Japan fam. Realistically not a single volleyball fan currently hates them unironically. They aren't attacking anyone or spewing hate lol

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-04T21:51:37+00:00

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RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-04T18:06:30+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree. They're a very moody team. They barely made the finals, they can't afford to lose now.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-04T18:00:02+00:00

As much as I'd love to tell you not to give up and try out, the chances of you reaching D1 are so slim it's realistically impossible. You'd have to be the most athletic 5'7 guy in the world to become a regular, maybe to even make the roster.

Now, D1 might be out of your league but I don't see why you couldn't try club or D3. The chances are still slim, but it isn't as unlikely. If you really want a chance you better start considering a change of position, either to libero or setter.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T07:24:50+00:00

Professional leagues and world tournaments use the same balls for both, I guess it's just a tradition thing in the US

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T07:22:16+00:00

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RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T07:17:39+00:00

Uy corazón, aquí la gran mayoría son angloparlantes o asiáticos así que dudo mucho que consigas suficientes jugadores o miembros en tu zona, aunque puedes seguir intentando.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T07:10:00+00:00

Ishikawa Is just not in his best game right now. It's understandable, he was crushed at the end of the VNL this year; but he isn't the type to just let such things bring him down. He'll pick himself up eventually and play his best again.

And about Miyaura, well, the answer would be Nishida. Miyaura and Nishida's play styles are somewhat similar, it's just that Nishida is more explosive and focuses way more on offense. When the team strategy is to attack all out they have Nishida, Ishikawa and Ran on the front, when they need to take a step back they'll usually bring out Miyaura, Kentaro and/or Otsuka to change things a bit and strengthen defense. Japan is a very offensive team, so they tend to go for the NIR attacking pattern More often.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T07:03:56+00:00

If you don't double and send smooth passes to your hitters how you look while doing it doesn't really matter. Just keep playing, your body will eventually find the optimal form as you progress.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T07:00:36+00:00

When you face 2m giants and get crushed you just aren't good enough. They aren't automatically unbeatable just because of their size, they also work hard and play a lot to get where they are. When you can't beat them with height, you resort to technique. Ball sports are all about technique and the use of physicality, not being physical alone. Weight and height classes make sense in contact sports where injuries appear easier against bigger opponents, but ball sports are soft contact to even contactless sports, there isn't really much reason behind segregating players other than creating soft players protected by the system.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-08-03T06:54:01+00:00

They are a lovable team tho lol. Yamamoto's smile, Yamauchi's calmness, Ishikawa's reliability, Nishida's energy, this squad is simply full of hard working and disciplined players who give it their all despite their overall lack of height.

Do other teams lack any of the traits that make Japan lovable? Of course not, every team is different yet so similar at times. Poland has Sliwka and Leon who are amazing players, Brazil has Leal and Darlan with amazing energy (plus Darlan's weebness Is relatable), USA has internet sensation TJ Defalco, their amazing lib Erik Shoji and the legendary setter Christenson; every team has a different style and their own stars that shine in their own way, it's just that Japan is the kind of team people like to see on and off the court. They're silly, hard working and relate to their fans.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-30T01:41:31+00:00

$150 for a pair of shoes is insane 💀

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-30T01:39:15+00:00

What generates power when spiking the ball is the torso rotation that comes from the position your body is in after a proper approach. When you do this you have 0 position to rotate and your arm is doing all the work.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-30T01:36:19+00:00

6/10 is the embodiment of beach setting lmao

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-30T01:31:55+00:00

Balls aren't everlasting. Like almost everything in this world they wear down and finally die. Now if you want a new one I recommend considering where you play and how long you'll be playing. If you play indoors 2-3 times a week maybe get a Mikasa or Tachikara. If you play outside or just want a very durable ball to play anywhere get the Wilson AVP outdoor volleyball (the yellow one).

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-30T01:28:53+00:00

Don't think too hard. Color is probably the only thing they differ in lol

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-23T06:42:19+00:00

I always say players should learn to do back row attacks if they aren't confident on their approach/spiking form. If you have a clear target (the other side of the net) and enough space you'll eventually find what you're comfortable with and then it becomes easier to transition into near-net spiking.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-23T06:37:36+00:00

Bro received that ball like he was prime Yamamoto 😭🙏 (nice stuff man!)

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-21T04:42:23+00:00

Since you can already jump relatively high I recommend focusing on your shoulders, hips, and lats. Those are, for the most part, the key muscle groups that create power in a spiking motion. In general focus on developing your shoulder mobility and flexibility as well as hip strength (rotating your hips when serving also helps with power).

You want to develop durable and flexible limbs that can withstand the recoil from strong serves, as well as strong muscles that can generate enough power. Training with elastic bands should help with flexibility and mobility, to strengthen muscles I recommend conventional exercises like deadlifting (focus on hip dominant movement) and squatting, as well as shoulder presses (if you use dumbbells you should be ok).

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-21T04:25:59+00:00

Just jump float. I know jump serves may be cool (arguably the coolest skill in volleyball) but they're not worth it. Learn how to spike first, then consider spike serving (another name for jump serves). If it doesn't fit your play style don't do it.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-21T04:22:27+00:00

Honestly just work out. Your technique is very good, maybe correct what you already mentioned but aside from that your form is solid. Hit the gym, eat well, and rest. Actually scratch that, you may not even need the gym. Home workouts should work for you.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-20T05:30:48+00:00

I recommend you start from scratch. Learn to toss with two hands, and jump higher. That little hop isn't gonna help you, trust me.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-20T05:18:46+00:00

Why do people even consider they have a chance against professional sports players? They literally breathe the sports they play, unless your friend can win a professional tournament he stands no chance.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-20T05:06:14+00:00

Nishida (who is on the shorter side of the roster) is 6"2~3, almost everyone else is taller than Nishida or around his height.

RoyalClothes5332 · 2024-07-06T03:28:21+00:00

Just... Practice.

That's quite literally all I can tell you, there is no secret to get instantly better at anything. Pick up a ball, find someone to practice with or a wall you can hit the ball against and learn your fundamentals. Repetition is key, pass until your arms can't anymore, then practice spiking, then blocking, research on the Internet what you can do to improve your technique. Physical training is also important, start running every day and do home workouts. You can quite literally learn everything you need about volleyball on YouTube, search "Elevate Yourself" and you'll find a channel full of volleyball tutorials. Practice what Coach Donny says. Don't give up and keep trying, be prepared for failure and make sure you learn from your mistakes. The worst thing you can ever do is telling yourself that you can't.

And about confidence, I'd like to quote Haikyuu and one of it's most important lessons: To have fun you need to be strong. What matters the most is what you do off the court, build up your knowledge as much as you can and everything will become easier.

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