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How to Hit a Volleyball - Arm Swing Mechanics

Taylor Crabb & The McKibbin Brothers • The McKibbin Brothers

AVP MVP & Olympian Taylor Crabb

Session Overview

Taylor Crabb and The McKibbin Brothers dissect the mechanics of an explosive, shoulder-safe volleyball arm swing, from the initial double-arm lift and bow-and-arrow draw to hip-to-shoulder separation and wrist snap.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Lift both arms together as you jump, then draw the hitting elbow back with the palm facing down/away.
Pull the non-hitting left arm down into the core to trigger explosive hip-and-shoulder rotation.
Wrap your hand over the top of the ball at full extension to generate heavy topspin and court depth.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Draw the bow""Pull the left arm to rotate""Snap high over the top"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

With over 1.7M views, this is one of the best visual breakdowns of upper-body hitting mechanics and rotational power.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Draw the bow"

"Pull the left arm to rotate"

"Snap high over the top"

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