characteristics of elite level volleyball players
The main body compositional, physical and natural aptitudes that are desirable in elite level volleyball players should be highlighted from the perspective of a coach undertaking a process of talent identification. The desirable characteristics should be investigated with regards to their potential performance benefits. ... When looking for new players it is essential to identify their promising characteristics or what is know as talent. Talent identification is essential part of find promising new players. When identifying talent in players coaches would not only be looking at current volleyball players, but also at other sports player who have the desired characteristics for the game. For example a lot of skills and characteristics required by basketball players will transfer over to the game of volleyball. There will be a long list of criterion that a player must meet if they have what is required to make to an elite level. These players must show they have the correct physical and mental attributes for the game. These characteristics will determine whether or not they have the potential to play at an elite level. ... Most elite level clubs will have sports academies in order to do this, but not many players will make it they don’t meet the required standard needed to play at elite level. By looking at the game of volleyball you can identify the specific characteristics a player will need to be an elite level player. There are some characteristics that in general all volleyball players should have for example good hand eye coordination. Depending on the position of the player there will be other more specific characteristics needed. By looking at all the position you will be able to recognise the characteristics required for each position, but also the overlap of characteristics that all elite level volleyball players will have. Let’s look at the characteristics and aptitudes that a coach would look for when trying to identify talent in potential elite level volleyball players, and why they are required in the game The right body composition is essential in all sports.