About this episode
0:38 - What has changed in the last decade that has allowed pitchers to increase their pitching speeds (despite the factor of genetics). 2:12 - Active range of motion vs passive range of motion. 3:08 - At what point can athletes transition from focusing on developing healthy shoulders to focusing on increasing their speed? 5:03 - In terms of volleyball, what can be done to increase hitting speed? 5:34 - Using weighted arm sleeves to develop faster arm swings. 5:59 - Developing clean and efficient arm swings is a large factor in increasing speed. 8:02 - How Vic would structure exercises using weighted arm sleeves. 11:19 - In addition to developing healthier shoulders, will a lower load also help people hit harder and throw harder? 13:13 - Are there benefits of measuring players’ spike and serve speeds? 14:28 - Using measurable and visual results to increase motivation. 15:40 - What kind of coaching styles and methods have worked for Vic? 16:01 - Identifying anchor points 16:28 - Verbal and visual cues (in the form of analogies and metaphors) 17:20 - Time constraints 19:08 - How Vic discovered these coaching methods. 20:49 - How players have responded to Vic’s coaching + example of how Vic walks a player through practice. 23:41 - Vic’s new overhead sports practice facility in Amarillo, Texas.