Volleyball Performance Podcast - Fixing Injuries & Chasing Championships
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Volleyball Performance Podcast - Fixing Injuries & Chasing Championships
Force Absorption: The Missing Link in Training
📖 Episode Overview
In this episode of Volleyball RX, we explore the often-overlooked concept of force absorption and its role in both performance and injury resilience. While producing force is central to jumping and hitting, the ability to control, decelerate, and absorb impact is equally important for joint health and long-term athletic development.
🔎 Topics Covered
- The biomechanics of force absorption during jumping and landing
- Why eccentric muscle actions create higher tension and protect joints
- How deficits in absorption capacity contribute to overuse injuries
- Practical strategies for integrating absorption-focused training into volleyball preparation
- Current insights from sports science research on eccentric loading and landing mechanics
🏐 Relevance to Volleyball
Volleyball demands repeated high-force landings, rapid changes of direction, and explosive takeoffs. Developing the capacity to manage these forces is critical for reducing injury risk while sustaining performance across practices, matches, and full seasons.