Much has been made in recent years about how many swings young volleyball players take while playing club and high school ball. Too many? Yes, in the opinion of Ron Kordes, the perennially successful coach at Assumption High School in Louisville, Ky., and KIVA volleyball club.

“We often say in club that we play too much,” Kordes says. “But club [volleyball] has become a business.”

In this video, Kordes talks about the dangers of letting young players take too many swings, and he also offers some solutions, including tips on preventative maintenance for hitting shoulders.