SHOULDER HEALTH with Vic Black
Sep 23, 2021•33 min
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Episode description
- 0:46 - How Vic was introduced to and gained an appreciation for volleyball.
- 1:52 - When and why Vic made the transition from playing in the majors to coaching - using his own experience to help younger, developing players.
- 3:27 - Simple and inexpensive warm-ups and routines coaches can teach to players and implement within their own practice.
- 6:50 - More expensive and heavy-duty equipment to invest in for better shoulder health (e.g. crossover symmetry, motion capture equipment).
- Marc Pro device mentioned: https://marcpro.com/product-category/devices/
- 9:38 - What part of Vic’s previous coaching that he would try to do differently.
- 12:01 - Applying shoulder techniques in volleyball (preventing the full extension of arm above your head in a straight downward motion).
- 14:52 - Posture’s effects on shoulder health.
- 15:40 - Should you lower your elbow when extending your arm and shoulder?
- 17:11 - Developing correct arm swings in younger players who have to compensate for lower reach above the net.
- 19:25 - How to correct high elbow and extended shoulder motions that lead to weaker shoulders.
- 22:25 - Aqua bags, and utilization of them during practice.
- 24:43 - Using weighted balls during practice (weighted med balls, weighted baseballs, aquabags).
- 27:05 - Implementing practice methods that Vic uses in a volleyball context.
- 28:43 - Pre and post practice exercises and routines to maintain shoulder health.
- Pre-practice - Crossover symmetry and band exercises.
- Post-practice - Eccentric exercises.
- 29:39 - Repetition counts for pre and post practice exercises.
- 32:17 - Benefits of soft tissue massages (using lacrosse balls and foam rollers).
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