Core Visual Skills
While there are a number of vision skills that are important for volleyball players, some are more crucial to performance than others.
Core vision skills for volleyball players include:
- Depth Perception: In volleyball, a lot depends on the angle in which a player hits the ball over the net. Additionally, a player needs to be able to quickly determine the best way to get to the ball before it hits the ground on their side. Improving depth perception will give players better ability to do both of these vital tasks more effectively.
- Eye Tracking: During a volleyball game, the ball is constantly in motion, as are the players. Improving eye tracking, the ability to quickly and accurately follow the motion of an object, can give players a crucial edge over their opponents.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: As with many sports, hand-eye coordination is a crucial skill for players in many sports. In volleyball, since you have to hit a ball which is in motion, superior hand-eye coordination is essential for those competing at high levels.
- Peripheral Awareness: In volleyball, a lot relies on knowing where your teammates are, so you can coordinate on how to keep the ball in the air, and get it back over the net. Improving your peripheral vision provides increased ability to keep track of them while keeping your eye on the ball.
