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Everything You NEED to Know About Arm Swing Mechanics for Spiking a Volleyball

Mark Burik & Brandon Joyner • Better at Beach Volleyball

AVP Pro & Better at Beach Coaching Staff

Session Overview

Better at Beach Volleyball breaks down the complete biomechanics of a powerful, pain-free arm swing, covering the load phase, thoracic rotation, elbow path, and follow-through. The coaches demonstrate how to eliminate shoulder-dominant 'pushing' swings in favor of rotational whip.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Create separation between your hips and shoulders during the draw phase to store elastic energy across your core.
Keep the hitting arm relaxed like a whip so force transfers from the torso rotation out to the fingertips at contact.
Allow the hitting arm to decelerate naturally across the body after contact rather than stopping it abruptly.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Open the chest to load""Whip the arm, don't muscle it""Follow through naturally"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

A thorough 13-minute masterclass on arm-swing mechanics that helps hitters add velocity while protecting shoulder health.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Open the chest to load"

"Whip the arm, don't muscle it"

"Follow through naturally"

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