Circular Arm Swing without Elbow Drive Example

[@AsgerBonner]

If you're wondering if you can hit hard like this - this guy in the video, Keoni Thiim, is the hardest server in the ncaa

[@demisx]

Another excellent breakdown. Very helpful. Thanks coach 🙏🏻

[@stevenhollies8428]

Great breakdown of the mechanics, I need to check out your other videos. Why/how does this type of swing create more overspin?

[@menehunebvb]

Thx. Because it's easier to wrap over the top of the ball like this when you lead with your fingers instead of your elbow.👍🏼

[@VBSyd]

I swear youtube can literally read my mind because I was just thinking about this swing as this is the only way that lets me bounce

[@chanxart]

That's Keoni Thim🔥

[@harleyamay4137]

Its a shortened/short cut version of circular swing.

[@bballinbasics]

definitely sounds like an advantage on the beach, im wondering how much of an advantage you think it plays for indoor specifically. Also, is there anything related to better injury-prevention while using circular vs bow and arrow?

[@menehunebvb]

Supposedly, there are less shoulder issues with circular. Its definitely more powerful and allows for more overspin. It is the most used swing by high level indoor players for sure.

[@bballinbasics]

@@menehunebvb thanks for the input! What about elbow drive tho? I feel like majority of indoor players still elbow drive, but I could be wrong

[@menehunebvb]

@bballinbasics yes most indoor players do have elbow drive from what i have noticed. It's not as detrimental indoors because the sets are predictable, over spin is not as valuable, and the jump is so much higher.

[@bballinbasics]

@@menehunebvb wow thank you so much for the explanations!

[@joeytrib2011]

Having a 50” vert never hurts too 😂

[@menehunebvb]

For sure haha

[@sameerkhan7620]

​@@menehunebvbcan you tell me which arm swing is better circular or bow action

[@menehunebvb]

@@sameerkhan7620 in my opinion, circular is better for beach, but low bow & arrow is good too.

[@TheSkidoofreak123]

I’ve been playing beach volleyball competitively for about 12 years, I definitely have a more unique swing, but it’s a very high contact point and usually hit more deeper into the court then straight down. Sometimes I feel like my hip is very flat so it doesn’t generate very much power. I was wondering, should I try to improve it because it’s harder to block and diggers have a hard time digging it. Is it something if it ain’t broke don’t fix it or should I always try to improve?

[@TheSkidoofreak123]

Hit not Hip

[@menehunebvb]

If it aint broke dont try to fix it 👍🏼👍🏼 sounds like it's working so just go with it.

[@TheSkidoofreak123]

Is there anything I can do to improve arm speed? Any specific workouts?

[@menehunebvb]

@@TheSkidoofreak123 i dont know your arm swing so i cant really make any suggestions

[@TheSkidoofreak123]

I can send a video

[@Dynamicpea]

This is the exact thing I am trying NOT to do as an indoor player, as I also have no elbow drive. It makes my hits feel like its missing so much potential power. I habitually lose elbow drive as I am trying to time the ball in the air. I can do it without a ball, but once timing comes to play, i lose it. How do i fix this?

[@menehunebvb]

Sounds like you might be hitting the ball way on the way down... but i would have to see it to really make a determination

[@xxdestrukterxx2270]

Nice analysis, I have a question about the Hand, should it be relaxed oder have tension in the Hand? Have a good one

[@menehunebvb]

Hand should have some tension for ideal contact.

[@xxdestrukterxx2270]

@@menehunebvb thank you!