Try this to see how important your Core is

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!!!"