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Cone Drill Exercise for Movement Portion – Velocity Workout 3 – Multi-Directional

his video contains a cone drill for the multi- directional movement portion of the workout. what we like about this exercise is that it is volleyball specific and can easily be modified or adjusted to meet your players unique needs. Also it is added straight to the workout so your athletes are learning volleyball specific movements while training and improving athletic performance.

Dynamic vs. Static Stretching Explained by Chase Cameron of Velocity Fitness

In this video Chase Cameron, Velocity Sports Perseverance Coach explains the difference between Static and dynamic stretching and when each type of stretching should be used and why. This video offers a good quick explanation and is a must see for any player, coach or trainer who does not fully understand the subject and the impact on volleyball athletic performance.

Movement Portion – Velocity Workout 3 – Multi-Directional

This video contains exercises for the movement portion of velocity workout 3 – multi directional workout. The ability for volleyball athletes to move successfully in all directions is critical for volleyball defense especially beach volleyball defense.

Pogo Volleyball Exercise Drills – Velocity Workout 3 – Multi-Directional

The pogo volleyball exercise drill is a great drill that accomplishes multiple task including, warming up athletes, increasing linear and multi-directional speed, and improving athletes vertical jump.

Thermogenic Warm Up – Velocity Workout 3 – Multi-Directional (2 Videos)

Volleyball thermogenic warm up’s are a good way to get ready for most volleyball related activity including lifting, training, sprinting, workouts and of course playing volleyball. Thermogenesis is a process in which the body generates heat. In exercise-induced thermogenesis, the body creates heat to warm up the muscles because warm muscles work better and more efficiently.

L vs. I Route and Offensive Strategy in Beach Volleyball

This video focuses specifically on L vs. I Route and Offensive Strategy in Beach Volleyball. This video is part of a larger video but starts at the specific location where Andor starts talking about the L and I formation offense in beach volleyball. Video includes examples from Kerri Walsh Jennings, Sean Rosenthal, Casey Patterson, Emanuel Rego and more…

Glut Med Activation Exercises – Velocity Workout 3 – Multi-Directional

This video contains the Glut Med Activation exercises used by the athletes to get ready for workout 3. These exercises should be used before workouts as well as physical training / playing. Top players like Sean Rosenthal and Phil Dalhausser do glut med activation exercises before practice.

Split Squat and Pull Up – Strength and Power Portion Workout – Velocity Workout 2 – Jump & Landing Day

This is the 2nd series of exercises from the strength and power portion of workout 2. Again 2 exercises are done at the same time switching back and fourth during rest. Also try not to laugh to hard when you see Andor in his 3rd set of pull up’s really really struggle! 🙂

Back Squat and 3 Point Row – Strength and Power Portion Workout – Velocity Workout 2 – Jump and Landing Day (2 Videos)

The next portion of workout 2 is the strength and power portion of the workout. Each day and all of Velocity’s workouts have a strength and power component to the workout. Usually this is some form of lifting often including a Olympics style lifting exercises. Today’s exercises include a back squat alternating with a 3 point row.

Kettlebell Swings, Gobler Squat, RDL Stretch, TRX – Y,T,W, Rows – Velocity Workout 2 – Jump Day (Video 1 & 2)

This video contains a number of volleyball specific exercises including kettlebell swings, gobler squats, RDL stretches and TRX – Y, T, W, Rows. These exercises will help your players jump higher and avoid volleyball injuries. The TRX exercises are exceptional for shoulder posterior activation and the RDL stretch is great for hip mobility and more.

Importance of the Big Toe for Jumping in Beach Volleyball

In this video Andor and velocity sports performance coach Chase Cameron discuss an important jumping technique used by top beach volleyball players to jump higher. This idea was originally introduced up by volleyball1on1 instructor Ed Ratledge.

Thermogenic Warm Up – Jump Rope, Shallow Squat Knee Hug, Leg Cradle, Dynamic Quad Stretch, – Velocity Workout 2 – Jump Day

This is video 2 for thermogenic warm ups from Velocity Workout 2 – Jump / Landing Day. This video includes more jump rope as well as the exercises shallow squat knee hug, leg cradle and dynamic quad stretch. It’s important to watch both video 1 and video 2 to see the sequence of exercise regarding thermogenic warm up’s.

Thermogenic Warm Up – Jump Rope, Lunge and Reach, Reverse Lunge Twist, – Velocity Workout 2 – Jump Day

Velocity Workout 2 is a Jump / Landing day which means it is very important to warm up successfully. This video contains a thermogenic warm up that all volleyball trainers will love. Exercises include; Jump rope, lunge and reach, and reverse lunge twist.

Strength and Power Portion Workout – Hang Clean Pull – Workout 1 – Linear (3 Videos)

This post contains 3 videos regarding the strength and power portion of the workout. The specific exercise the athletes are working on in workout 1 is the hang clean pull. This series discusses allot of important concepts including why this exercise, how it is performed, sets, reps and different ways of performing.

Volleyball Sled Run Progression Exercise Drills – Velocity Volleyball Workout 1 – Linear

This video is a progression from sled marches and sled skips. This video offers allot of insights and tips on correct technique for running and explosive movements. Jason Moreno describes it as energy bleed and how to move effectively so as to stop energy bleed during your explosive movements.

Volleyball Sled Resisted Skip Exercise Drills – Velocity Volleyball Workout 1 – Linear

This video and exercise is the progression from the previous exercise namely sled marches. Sled resisted skips like sled marches builds explosive power that is used in all areas of volleyball play especially jumping and movement.

Volleyball Sled Marches Exercise Drills – Velocity Volleyball Workout 1 – Linear

In this video you will learn about sled marches and the important points to consider as well as the benefits when performing this exercise. It is really revealing how important it is to work with expert trainers as even college volleyball players need correcting on drills as proven by this video and exercise.

Volleyball Single Leg Step Ups Exercise Drill – Velocity Workout 1 – Linear

The next drill is the single leg step up drill where the players step up onto a 6, 12 or 18 inch box. Not 18 inch box might be for elite Olympic level athletes so most user should look at the 6 or 12 inch box. This exercise builds leg muscle explosion which can be used for pretty much everything in volleyball including jumping and defense.