SHOULDER HEALTH with Vic Black

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).

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.

29:39 - Repetition counts for pre and post practice exercises.

32:17 - Benefits of soft tissue massages (using lacrosse balls and foam rollers).