The VBSC Podcast

The Most Important Volleyball Thing You Aren't Doing (or not enough)

Episode Summary

In this episode, Greg Herceg is joined by coaches Gerry, Dion, and CeCe to dive deep into volleyball film review — both for self-improvement and for coaching clients. The episode idea came from listener Sebastian, one of Dion's one-on-one clients. The coaches break down what they look for when reviewing client film, including approach footwork (including the goofy-footed debate for beach vs. indoor), arm swing mechanics, body-to-ball spacing, squaring up on sets, getting to your "batter's box" and being patient, and the importance of being stopped on defense when the attacker contacts the ball. They also discuss how many self-taught players lack foundational court positioning that coaches take for granted. On the personal side, Greg shares his top tip: film your first match of a tournament and review it between matches so you can make adjustments on the spot. Gerry describes his system of uploading film as unlisted YouTube videos and keeping a running notes tab with 1-3 things to improve. The coaches also cover practical filming setups — from a $13 Amazon tripod to dealing with phone overheating — and recommend filming from behind the court (coach's view) when possible. Finally, they address the mental barrier of filming in public. After six years of filming his own games, Greg assures listeners that nobody has ever complained — and more often than not, opponents ask for the footage too.

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