Drill

Drills

Volleyball

Bow And Arrow Arm Swing

High elbow and contact in front with a full wrist snap

15 min
5 x 12 swings (wall or partner tosses)
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward high elbow and contact in front with a full wrist snap.

Instructions

  1. 1Set your feet, lift both arms, and draw your hitting elbow high and back.
  2. 2Pull the non-hitting arm down as the hitting arm fires.
  3. 3Contact in front of and above your hitting shoulder with an open hand.
  4. 4Snap the wrist and finish across your body.

What to focus on

Contact point in front, not over the head.

Recommended reps

5 x 12 swings (wall or partner tosses)

Common mistake

Dropping the elbow and pushing the ball with a bent arm.