You are well aware of how I am a promoter of core strength.
Well, after creating an exercise last weekend as I was watching the girls play I noticed something else...
When girls were jumping up and attempting to block a spike their arms were moving backwards as the ball hit their hands or forearms and the ball would drop down to the ground between them and the net.
Hmmmmm....I thought...how can we try to stop that?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...
I tried something right there at my table and I FELT it. Anyone walking by probably thought I was not all with it, but hey it if will help you I don't care how I look :)
Ready?
Raise on arm above your head...
Relax you belly....
Reach over with your opposite hand and push your arm back at the forearm.
Notice how far your arm went back?
Now...SQUEEZE YOUR CORE
Make believe someone is going to punch you in the stomach and hold..
Try to move your arm back now..
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE??
Now those blocks will FLY back at your opponent (as long as you follow the proper blocking technique as well :) )
Your core brings your upper body and lower body together making you stronger and more powerful..No doubt about it..
Next time your play or practice I want you to squeeze your core EVERY time you hit, set, block or serve.
Listen to the sound of the ball..
Watch the way the ball travels..
Take notice to the power that is added when you hit.
SQUEEZE YOUR CORE and notice the change in your game.
Good Luck and please let me know if this tip made a difference in your play.
In Good Health,
Barry
Training For Volleyball
"I played Volleyball for 8 years , from youth league to Club and through High school and now I'm coaching. Barry has been training myself and members of my team one night a week for a few months now. I have noticed a change in my speed, jumping, and arm swing. I suffered back pain regularly before I started the workouts. Since, I have had very limited back pain because ofthe core strengthening that is in his program. I wish I had Barry as a trainer back when I played! I also see big differences in my girls play; I see harder hits, higher jumps, and all over better play. Barry has been agreat asset to our club, with his positive and inspiring workouts.
Thanks Barry!!!"
Sunday, April 13, 2008
What did you eat last night?
'What did you eat last night?' is the question coaches should be asking their athletes the morning of tournament day.
My wife, Laure and I were at our first tournament where we had our Training for Volleyball stand and I noticed something that, to me, stuck out like a sore thumb.
The eating habits of almost ALL the young athletes right before they are ready to play and in general throughout the day.
The following are a few tips to help you not only gain an advantage over the poor nutrition of your opponent, but how to make healthychoices:(please remember, these are my suggestions for being the best on game day and NOT about weight loss.)
1) Drink plenty of water a few days before and the day of your game. You should always drink water throughout your day, but it is very important when you are going to be very active.
2) Eat a good carbohydrate meal the night before a game. Wholewheat pasta or yams are good sources of carbohydrates.
3) Pack healthy snacks for game day and eat every few hours, but not full meals. If you have a break in between games of at least an hour or more, then you can eat a meal, but not a meal that will make you 'stuffed'. Granola bars, fruit, nuts, vegetables and crackers are good choices, but try to eat them 45 minutes before you start your game. If you eat immediately before the whistle blows, you will feel sluggish because your body is digesting food at the same time you are trying to be active.
Ok, those are my suggestions.
Please make proper food choices to help you gain that advantage over your opponent :)
GOOD LUCK!
Barry
http://www.trainingforvolleyball.com/
PS - It is embarrassing at times, but no matter where we go and if the teams and athletes
I train are winning games and tournaments thisis what we hear:
"It's your training Barry!"
I assure them it is THEM who is doing the work and the dedicationof their coaches.
If you are still looking for the same results they are seeing:Increased vertical jump, improved swing speed, improved quicknessand greatly improved athletic ability, then look no further!
You can bring Barry to you or you can simply visit Training for Volleyball for the answers to the above for you and your team.
My wife, Laure and I were at our first tournament where we had our Training for Volleyball stand and I noticed something that, to me, stuck out like a sore thumb.
The eating habits of almost ALL the young athletes right before they are ready to play and in general throughout the day.
The following are a few tips to help you not only gain an advantage over the poor nutrition of your opponent, but how to make healthychoices:(please remember, these are my suggestions for being the best on game day and NOT about weight loss.)
1) Drink plenty of water a few days before and the day of your game. You should always drink water throughout your day, but it is very important when you are going to be very active.
2) Eat a good carbohydrate meal the night before a game. Wholewheat pasta or yams are good sources of carbohydrates.
3) Pack healthy snacks for game day and eat every few hours, but not full meals. If you have a break in between games of at least an hour or more, then you can eat a meal, but not a meal that will make you 'stuffed'. Granola bars, fruit, nuts, vegetables and crackers are good choices, but try to eat them 45 minutes before you start your game. If you eat immediately before the whistle blows, you will feel sluggish because your body is digesting food at the same time you are trying to be active.
Ok, those are my suggestions.
Please make proper food choices to help you gain that advantage over your opponent :)
GOOD LUCK!
Barry
http://www.trainingforvolleyball.com/
PS - It is embarrassing at times, but no matter where we go and if the teams and athletes
I train are winning games and tournaments thisis what we hear:
"It's your training Barry!"
I assure them it is THEM who is doing the work and the dedicationof their coaches.
If you are still looking for the same results they are seeing:Increased vertical jump, improved swing speed, improved quicknessand greatly improved athletic ability, then look no further!
You can bring Barry to you or you can simply visit Training for Volleyball for the answers to the above for you and your team.
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