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AVCA Video Tip of the Week: Mechanics of a Good Arm Swing

Jim Stone • AVCA Volleyball

Former Ohio State Head Coach & U.S. Youth National Team Coach

Session Overview

Former Ohio State and U.S. Youth National Team head coach Jim Stone compares the biomechanics of throwing a ball to spiking a volleyball. Using slow-motion film of Brazilian Olympic champion Jaqueline Carvalho, he highlights optimal elbow height, off-shoulder elevation, and torso torque.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Train the volleyball arm swing using natural overhand throwing mechanics so the elbow leads the hand forward effortlessly.
Elevate the non-hitting shoulder and arm at takeoff so tilting the shoulders upward lifts the hitting hand to maximum reach.
Rotate the hips and core ahead of the shoulder to generate effortless velocity without straining the rotator cuff.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Throw the hand at the ball""Left shoulder high, tilt to reach""Core leads the elbow"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Combines veteran collegiate coaching wisdom with slow-motion Olympic film analysis of Jaqueline Carvalho's textbook swing.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Throw the hand at the ball"

"Left shoulder high, tilt to reach"

"Core leads the elbow"

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