Beach Volleyball Attacking | 3 Mistakes Keeping You from Spiking the Ball With Power

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[@tomeberhardt7286]

A. I always find myself underneath the ball instead of behind it. I’ve tried starting my approach farther away from the net or slowing down my first few steps but then I end up getting to the ball way late.

[@atfirstiamhuman9183]

I find this problem with beginner - intermediate players often comes actually from the setter setting way too low. If you watch high level volleyball you often see setting up to 5 meters above the net

[@felicia5620]

me too! I totally get what your talking about. It so frustrating!

[@Glorfind3l]

Definetely A, plus I've still not the "eye": I can't pinpoint my place in space in the air, as I jump high, and I end up hitting the ball with my arm bent because the ball it's too low XD

[@juliantorres8200]

Definitely A especially when playing with other intermediate players that don’t have a consistent set.

[@theejonnyboy]

I would love to hear more about how to deal with inconsistent sets as well

[@Red87star]

Same

[@Red87star]

I've noticed that I need to dial it back and not go all out on a huge vertical jump, in case set''s low or off. A lesser attack if you will but more able to play as it comes?

[@paulajimenez5363]

Same

[@mbullock]

C arm swing. Starting with a low shoulder and I contact the ball low. Thanks I’ll be working on this tomorrow!

[@ishirinee]

D. All of the above! 🙈 This video is golden. Thanks for making it.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Thats awesome of you to say! Thank you! Have you tried out anything new since watching?

[@ishirinee]

@@betteratbeachvolleyball I have a video suggestion. I do not understand the different levels of volleyball plays/players such as B/BB/A/AA. I did not find a single video that explains this either. Could you make one? Thank you.

[@fredericos4190]

A is the area I need the most improvement for I feel I’m often jammed against the net or touching it all together. All of it was very helpful! Thank you

[@spgtenor]

That approach at 1:30 made me laugh so hard, I literally see this all of the time!

[@justenhansen]

That's totally me 😅

[@konstantinb.1841]

A,C thank u for your time! the most difficult thing for me is to slightly relax before the approach, and to catch the right timing of the first step.

[@terryfoss6358]

B. Footwork. I like the analogy of the airplane take off!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Thanks!

[@windskm]

My biggest issues is that my friends can’t set shit

[@algimantasjukna95]

Lol, I feel ya 😂

[@TonyaS]

C for sure! Working on it!

[@kristinecongram8234]

Omg this is amazing!! I couldn't figure out why I can hit so much faster/harder/better when ive had to pass a deeper serve with a drop step backwards first....it's my step timing. When I'm further back I have no choice but to create extra space. Pffft....this is such a great fix for me. I'm 6 feet and can cover a lot of ground, so when I pass and leave no room all I get is a one-two up. Amazing. Will work on this. Wow, love how your videos show such great real life examples btw. Super helpful.

[@joaocosta11]

The low elbow is the hardest fix, thanks for the tips, love this Channel.

[@Sorum4Life]

deff B i can jump High but I know my footwork is terrible but I feel like my agility makes up for it

[@gabrielmarshall9132]

Same

[@bosbcn]

Thank you for keeping a space for the left-handed!

[@bendelaughter]

A. For sure. I am almost always on my way back to the ground as I hit the ball. Every time I notice it, but I have struggled to fix it. I fall into the 1 super fast speed issue that you mentioned. Definitely need to work on this

[@MarcosSilva-mc6ds]

Excellent teaching!

[@jeffreyward5329]

B. I grew up playing basketball in the 90s early 2000s with old school coaches who taught jumping off one foot. At the time, hop-step, euro-step, etc. was traveling, so I never learned how to properly jump off of both feet. It has been a chore to get myself to figure out how to hop into a big two footed jump.

[@shifriends]

Dropping my elbow, for sure!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

that was a big problem of mine early on... then I went too high for a while and that caused shoulder problems. We included all the ways to fix those issues in Fix Your Arm Swing in 21 Days and our Attacking Master Class. www.betteratbeach.com/fixyourvolleyballarmswing www.betteratbeach.com/howtospikebeachvolleyball

[@kevindyer8649]

Definitely A, my 2s partner and I are just starting out and building trust and consistency in our passing and setting. I have found in the last few weeks of practicing A we are more prepared for any situation

[@fallingscalesmedia]

C - I need to go look at tape, but I’m pretty sure my elbow is dropping way too low right now. Thanks for the tips!

[@vitatrubka]

A, B, and C. Worked out A, working on B, and going to work on C. Thank you guys! 😎

[@Excelsiorgaming97]

C, When my partner sets butter, I still sometimes end up hitting the net because I don't think my draw back is as good as it can be

[@amyoshiko]

Nunca tinha atentado para esses detalhes desde o início da passada até o ataque final. Parabéns pelo canal. Show

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

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[@mmtom2]

C No.1 -- needs work / getting better ..and when it's good less shoulder stress (imagine that!). B learning if in better shape I approach with more confidence. PLUS I'm not rushed if partner is a reasonable setter -- I don't need them perfect - something reasonable (set me up for a little success). I miss you all ... not a lot, but a little! Be well! Matteo

[@brandonjoyner6046]

Well, we miss you alot! :)

[@justwatch1483]

I know my timing is definitely off but I wasn't even thinking about the left hand either!

[@liisabenmergui3212]

A (and maybe a bit of C). Often finding myself under and not behind the ball. Will try tip about starting approach only after setter touches the ball. Thanks for the videos!

[@rockbandnite]

Timing and Spacing for sure. My entire quads team is 6'2" and shorter. Starting further back from the net proves difficult to be patient and adapting to hit 3-5 feet off the net. Do these spacing tips apply to teams greater than doubles? We don't often face blockers at the net as we are not a hit threat normally, but your videos have improved our game! Keep up the good work!

[@brandonjoyner6046]

I would say it is an important skill to learn no matter the number of people on the court. As long as your timing step is good than you should be able to get to any set. If you like hitting sets that are super tight then this idea will be tough to do. I think you will see your attacking increase if you start hitting sets a little off the net.

[@Red87star]

I can't see how it would matter. Set-hit regardless 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@meaganmcpeek6413]

A. Timing to know where the ball is going and still be able to move explosively to it is the hardest for me. Thanks for all the great info!!

[@MyRealLifeTips]

Definitely all 3 mistakes. Overrunning, not using left arm and elbow too low. Thanks for the video!

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@joyaragon5829]

C for me. I'm short so I have to adjust my swing so the ball doesn't hit the net. Need to work on the snap while hitting off the net 😁

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Depending on HOW short or tall you are, you might want to release the idea of the "snap" ... some coaches teach that as a way of getting players to hit ON TOP of the ball... If you aren't above the net, you wouldn't necessary want snap on top of the a ball... I'd work more on accuracy and CARVING the ball... If you want to dive in for a couple months of guidance, you could get in our coaching program and start two of our programs... Side Out and Win Tournaments: The Attacking Master Class and then Fix Your Arm Swing in 21 Days... check it out here www.betteratbeach.com let me know if you have any questions

[@joyaragon5829]

@@betteratbeachvolleyball thanks 😊 I'm not pro or anything so I'll just work it out.

[@edwardbrandsema1879]

A,B and C..... lol I am Bad at all 3 except probably B the most since I did not know about a 4 step approach until about 3 weeks ago

[@MegaMaliak]

A and maybe C, I am always appearing below the ball, almost never behind it, but now ill try the slow approach, this might actually be useful.

[@WhatDoingDan]

All 3 I think I’m good at them but watching this combined with the being lazy video you posted, it’s made me better but I had to redo a lot. This video after hag one helped a lot!

[@6and4d]

A. My first step is sometimes to aggressive so i have to slow down before taking off. My best attacks often come when the set is a little bit lower than I expect because then there is no room for me to mess up the timing

[@UVjoint]

I have exactly the same problem. I remember this one time I played an indoor open gym, where the setter was bump-setting consistently to the same location but low every time. So the third time, I just estimated where she'll set and took off early, and it turned into a perfect set.

[@KC_Volleyball]

Also I would say A - when out of system. In system spacing is easy, but where to adjust your starting position/approach on a shanked pass is difficult.

[@seanandrews5329]

This nigga gets it

[@seanandrews5329]

Btw coach Donny has a perfect video on this topic exactly in case you need it

[@bernardwyllie4328]

Definitely timing and spacing (A) but I found value in all three area tips. going to try an incorporate everything here

[@tylerarnold7526]

It is 100% A for me. Like a lot of the comments below, I find myself underneath the ball or out of position for a good swing. Part of it is inconsistent sets, but the other half is me having no formal VB training and needing to continue to practice. I think the first tip about timing my first step with the setters touch is going to go a long way!

[@Rehkew]

So informative. Love the videos. Probably A & B. I’m always waiting for the set to come to me and I alway forget that it’s left foot first for lefty’s.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

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[@MartinZrubec]

both A and C, I think I struggle to time the approach well if the set is "too high" (the ball is falling fast) and my arm swing, well, probably I'm not rotating my upper body as I should and also don't keep elbow high. Thanks for another great video!

[@Red87star]

With their 4 step (I've done 3), it allows hitter to read the set early in the approach. This should help us!

[@creapiano1410]

I'm searching somwthing about how to hit the ball correctly, both when attacking and when saving. Thank you for your videos...

[@patriksorups]

I think that A is my definetly the weak aspect of my attack. I struggle to have vision and because i sometimes come too late in to the attack i have a lower contact point. Thats usually what throws my power out of the window

[@user-yz5hh3tx4o]

A. even after i fixed "over running" i still hit on my wrist, or fingertips (i think im still jumping too early for fear of hitting in the net which i still often do....dont know how to fix it). and then B. i tied a band around my arm for external cue and it for sure helped. now im hitting harder but into the net

[@justinheyl7327]

C first, if I ever have issues hitting out or in the net it is the leading arm being low. I typically hit much harder and get more kills even if my spacing is too close to the net. The next level is always spacing, to see block and open angles instead of staring at the lights in the gym ceiling...

[@zanechi]

B. because I usually rush to the jump point with one speed, so that I jump too early, and I hit the ball when I am coming down and miss the highest reach.

[@ercanonge527]

man, that's really difficult to pinpoint. in my case, +50yo, a beginner, playing mostly with younger but equally disastrous players, attacking is definitely the thing that I am dying for. but eventhough nowadays I can somehow hit the ball, I am still miles away from figuring out the process. to cut this short, everything is very much challenging. but after watching your video, I can say that timing and spacing is the thing that I have been doing wrong. it may not be that difficult but that is where I start messing up. by the way what you show about footwork, esp starting cool and slow is another thing that I should focus on. it should be fix timing and spacing as well. great teaching. thanks a lot

[@hammockmonk]

Pure. Gold. Thank you.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Glad you liked it, you're welcome!

[@AlexKagarov]

My coaches say that my issue is definitely C, as they describe my left hand as “hanging in the pocket”, so I don’t approach the ball at the highest point and don’t make proper precise and powerful attack. And I will also say a thing about A and things said in this video will help me to try improved approach today at training.

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[@Red87star]

A) Timing & Spacing for me. After 2 years off the sand, I'm getting late contact and possibly over jumping a bit (hitting into net). I like the idea of using lead arm to track the ball. Looking FW to trying this soon. Thanks!

[@SteveMcMief]

C But I'm currently doing your course to fix that.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

whoo hoo!

[@sethmcgee3]

A. Working on my timing a lot.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

Nice! Good feedback, thanks. Are you often early, or what exactly troubles you with timing?

[@sethmcgee3]

@@betteratbeachvolleyball definitely approaching early to where I can’t get over the ball

[@BelRusMikalai]

Хорошо так разложил все по полочкам

[@mmtom2]

ABC… But finally all are getting better from hearing this several times and practice what I learned at the Florida camp 🏐😇😎❤️

[@illens08]

My biggest issue is timing. How do i know? Brandon had to literally hold me back to slow down my approach during hitting drills 🤣 Nothing better than the better at beach camp for learning this stuff. Had a blast and learned a ton 🤙🏽

[@stephl15]

A. I am still learning, but the timing & spacing seams to be the trickiest part at the moment.

[@justenhansen]

Definitely A. I basically have to stand at the net and hope the setter even sets it to me. If I'm back a distance from the net, they'll probably just punch it over. We obviously have some things to work out. This video is great 👌

[@kevint4950]

I'm right handed, average height and goofy footed. What are the pros and cons of being goofy? Any advice? I know two of the best players Karch Kiraly and Phil Dalhausser are goofy footed. Is it for the rest of us? Can you do an attack video for players like me? Thx!

[@agentjesmith]

I would love to hear your feedback regarding this as well. I have searched and searched and haven’t found any good info regarding a goofy footed approach.

[@est737]

Biggest one would be C. I need to focus more on keeping the right elbow higher. It's now on my beach list ;)

[@bonher69]

Great instructional video!

[@williamquach1166]

Court awareness, Soft and Hard Attack Placement Choice and decisions based on opposing team.

[@vahidkoohpayehzadehesfahan4622]

Thanks for good training

[@radhesarico2278]

for sure arm swing. i got everything else down, but my arm swing and not keeping my elbow high is rlly holding me back. thanks for the old vid. ready to try it!

[@Renegade_KT]

I love your videos. So well explained. As a self-taugh player, I very much appreciate them ;) It makes me learn new things that I can incorporate in my volleyball. Thanks I'll go with B. I think the things I need to improve is a mixed of the 3 honestly. I think I need to slow down my first 2 steps. I'm probably still going under my ball a bit too much to my liking. And the arm swing is something I discovered not too long ago that I have a lot of things to adjust to hit better my balls. I feel like I'm still playing decent, but I want to improve and play great ;) p.s. It took more than 1 second to answer 🤪

[@badem]

All of the above :D ... But mostly C. I feel almost all the time I am hitting with my wrist which means that the ball dropped lower than where it should have been contacted.

[@joeolson3898]

Probably all of the above; but would say A&B is were I need to improve the most

[@vmatus96]

A, i started watching your videos last week and i only added the tip for keeping my elbow high on my arm swing and i already see a lot of improvement, also i don’t know if you guys have videos of workouts that can help you jump higher, thank you for the tips you guys are awesome:)

[@alexsosa3219]

feet to ball and using core to put some power behind the ball

[@brandonjoyner6046]

Sounds like a timing issue to me. Core is obviously important, but your timing, approach, and speed will give you most of the power you need. Might be too early!

[@utahgtrlee1367]

Mostly A, but B and C are also issues. Thanks for the video. I've heard all these things before but it is always great to get them reinforced.

[@treflipmaster666]

A forsure. I always feel likw.im under the ball or having to take alot off of it. We play with 6, so I don't have a ton of room to stay back. But I can go to the side more and wait!

[@cantillod]

A & B. Thanks for the advise fellas! Great stuff and I'm sharing it with all my friends🤙🏼

[@felicia5620]

Where's "D" all of the above (:? I think mine would be "C". I feel like I don't have enough time to bend and come up with both arms to spike.

[@MAMP]

My issue is that I always start my approach a split second too early. I think it comes from playing with mixed partners and not having consistent setting.

[@JMichaelWakefield]

Thanks for the vid, Brandon. Combination of A & B for me. A lot of what you said rings true to me. Court vision is not good because I'm under the ball. Taping a lot of hits because I'm coming down from the jump before I make contact. Plan to focus on the timing step and slow to fast later this week.

[@vladislavpapirovyy5326]

C. My timing, spacing and footwork are really good. But the thing I lack in is my arm swing. I tend to sometimes not always get good contact with the ball, and my shoulder starts to hurt with the way I swing my arm. Anyways to fix this problem?

[@TropicalTrailblazer]

Definitely A for me. Timing is crucial

[@artem6666661]

Thanks for the insight!

[@cjloha91]

C for me. I bring it about half way up not fully up. It doesn't affect my hits terribly, but i know im missing out on a lot of power by not bringing it all the way up.

[@yiannisgeorgitsis9160]

a b c lol. I am just starting getting really into it!

[@travelxathlete]

definitely timing and spacing

[@vandedda]

Awesome! I would love to pay for an hour of lessons if I ever get the chance.

[@AtomicConk]

Definitely C, good contact on quick balls but high slow sets I tend to miss and hit with wrist-I guess too slow a swing?

[@khammersmith87]

A. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@danielweyulu2606]

How are you doing today Coach? For me i always have a bad contact of the ball when I'm hitting, so what do I need to do to ameliorate on this?

[@glago93]

A,B, and C 😂 it doesn't help that the people I play with, including myself, aren't consistent setters but if I can implement the techniques you demonstrated (especially the timing/spacing) I think that will put me in a better position to hit those passes that aren't so great.

[@imranahmadi4506]

genuine great video

[@DrakeN22]

definitely A, my timing is usually off because my setter always has inconsistent sets.

[@betteratbeachvolleyball]

I hear that. two ways to solve it... 1) very patient light quick feet and a much shorter arm swing. 2) get a new setter hahahahaha

[@DrakeN22]

@@betteratbeachvolleyball i like option number 2 a lot better haha but thank you for the advice!

[@valentinibarra2661]

I feel like a lil bit of a,b, and c.😅 not all in the same swing but definitely notice being off on something hit to hit. How could one try to improve for consistency solo. I’m from Illinois and the weather doesn’t allow for outdoor volleyball. With COVID it’s tough to go to gyms/ indoor courts due to capacity restrictions. What would be a good way to practice these during the colder seasons? BTW I’ve made improvements on almost all other aspects of volleyball from you guys. I’d say setting was the most helpful. Thanks again. Love the content!😎

[@rabz8950]

Probably B, whenever I do an approach for an attack, I tend to go at a steady pace. The fix at this video is going to help me a lot in my gamee!!

[@albertgonzalez8168]

B, from Barcelona! Nice videos!

[@Beachin_Betty]

Answ. . Timing spacing. New Q. Yes it is easy to say to stay back b4 starting an approach for a tall.person as.it takes just.an extra. step or 2 and the tallie can still be there In Time to attack. But is it the same for a SHORT person like 5 ft range to stay back and still get there in time as we must spin our wheels a few extra times for every one step of a 6'10"person w long legs. Assume scenario is in a good pass n set sequence and as u said, the stortie stays back amd waits from where the shortie passed from. Thanks for any tips adjusting for short women and men.

[@GTurl]

C. Not so sure, but my contact point with the ball is not my highest reach and the ball drops a bit. Perhaps my arm is a bit slower than it should be. How do I fix that?

[@kevinhubbard5236]

C. I know I'm dropping my elbow. I'll focus on keeping it high. Thanks.

[@lcroix5741]

A definitely

[@drippinsouls]

I would say I'm an A and a C, my approach is too fast so I end up under the ball too soon thus hitting it out too often and when I pull back to hit my elbow is down too low where my forearm and bicep are touching. Will try focusing these items on some open court.

[@isabelmaccoppi4669]

Great video, tks for this content. A for sure :)

[@kamikazegiga]

A. Thanks for such an interesting video

[@JustinHissey92]

I’m 6ft and I feel like I struggle getting enough height! Could it be my foot work? Or do I need to work more on strengthening my jumps?

[@steveb9713]

A. I think that has to do with the setting sometimes. Or people will ask where I want the ball set and I’m not sure what to say

[@brandonjoyner6046]

We should definitely tell our setters where we want our set to be! I could see this being a good video! For now, I would suggest having your setter set in front of your passing location about 3 feet from the net.

[@michellecolon1849]

A, timing and spacing. I feel like the sand absorbs my jump and often I can’t hit the ball at a point that’s higher than the net.