Development of physical qualities of volleyball players

The paper considers that playing volleyball requires maximum manifestation of physical capabilities, willpower and the ability to use acquired skills from athletes. Physical training is one of the most important components of the training of athletes specializing in volleyball. It is aimed at the development of such motor qualities, namely: strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and coordination abilities. Physical training in volleyball is usually divided into general and special. General physical training is aimed at the harmonious development of motor skills in volleyball, which indirectly contribute to achieving high results in this game sport. The special physical training of athletes specializing in volleyball is aimed at the development of movement qualities, strictly in accordance with the requirements set by the specifics of the sport, the specifics of the intended activity and the duration of the competition. In volleyball, physical qualities are conditionally divided into general and special. General – strength, speed, endurance, dexterity, flexibility, which largely determine the comprehensiveness of physical development and health of athletes. On the highly developed base of the physical qualities listed above, special physical qualities are developed, which are necessary for playing volleyball: "explosive" strength, speed of movement and jumping, speed, jumping and game endurance, acrobatic and jumping dexterity. The main tasks of physical training are to constantly increase the functional capabilities of the volleyball players' bodies, which determine the level of development of their physical qualities and gradually bring them to intensive loads that ensure the growth of special work capacity and the achievement of optimal sports results.