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Spiking Arm Swing Technique (Part 1 of 2) | Volleyball Tutorial

Coach Donny • Elevate Yourself

Elevate Yourself Founder & Head Coach

Session Overview

Coach Donny breaks down spiking arm-swing mechanics in Part 1 of his hitting series, covering the upward lift of both arms on takeoff, the high elbow draw, torso rotation, and snapping over the ball at peak reach.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Raise both arms up in front of the torso during takeoff before drawing the hitting elbow back.
Open the chest and hips to the setter in the air, then initiate the forward swing with core rotation.
Contact the ball at your highest reach slightly in front of the hitting shoulder with a relaxed, snapping wrist.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Both arms up on takeoff""Draw the elbow high""Rotate core and snap high"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Essential biomechanics video for eliminating shoulder-straining 'straight-arm' swings and generating whip-like rotational velocity.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Both arms up on takeoff"

"Draw the elbow high"

"Rotate core and snap high"

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