How To Do A Beach Volleyball Pokey

Tips on how to do a pokey in beach volleyball, including proper hand positioning and arm movement.
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The pokey is a very important skill to have in beach volleyball. Unlike in indoor volleyball, where we can tip the ball with an open hand to save a bad set/fool the defense, in beach volleyball we have to keep our hand closed. That is where the pokey comes in!
It can be a little scary trying to poke for the first time, but if you follow my tips, you will be able to do it pain-free, and with a lot of control. The poke can be used to fix a bad set, to disguise a shot, or to place the ball with a lot of precision. It is an incredibly useful tool that I honestly feel is underused.
In this video, I go over the technique of how to poke a volleyball in beach volleyball, including how to position your hand and how to move your arm to maximize control and minimize pain.
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Sarah Pavan is a Canadian beach volleyball Olympian and World Champion. She is the 3-time FIVB World Tour Best Blocker, and one half of 2019’s Most Outstanding Team. Before playing beach volleyball, Sarah Pavan was one of the world’s top indoor volleyball players. She had an impressive professional career in Italy, Brazil, South Korea, and China, and represented the Canadian Indoor National Team.
On this channel, Sarah shares everything you want to know about volleyball, from beginner skills all the way to the more advanced levels. You can find volleyball drills, how-to skill technique, sport-specific strength and conditioning exercises, strategy, and more. This is a great place to learn about volleyball from someone who has played at the highest levels in the world, both indoor and on the sand.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

The pokey is a skill that I feel is 100% underused!! It is so useful in many different situations, and if you learn to use it effectively, it can be a valuable weapon on the beach!

[@samanthagreen3487]

i love ur videos , i dont even play volleyball but i love ur videos and i feel like i learn so much too!!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I love that!! Thanks!

[@AM-kb9cz]

I mostly play indoors so when I play on the beach I forget about the no tipping with an open hand lol. As always, very useful video! Thanks!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

It's one of those tricks that indoor players always forget about!

[@ranierlay6290]

Thanks for this tip! I’ve seen one of my friends poke the ball and i always wonder how he did so since I always hurt my finger trying to do it before.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You'll have to let me know how it goes now that you know the trick!

[@jmplaylistrun2330]

Very useful tips. Wonderful job on the drill.

[@jmplaylistrun9786]

Wonderful session. Very useful tips.

[@SassePhoto]

So glad I just discovered your wonderful channel! Fantastic coach you are, excellent

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thanks so much! Welcome!

[@fiorellam.7680]

This is so cool!! :)

[@IgorSemenuk]

Yeah, it's really helpfull, 'cause I've recently taken up volleyball and the beach volleyball in particular. So it's a good tutoring. Many thanks!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@kc4409]

Omgggg I needed this! I’ve been trying to see examples of legal hand plays!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Yay!!! So glad I could help you out!!

[@stnarud]

Only recently gotten into beach volleyball. Love your videos, thanks for these!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thank you! Glad you like them!

[@miguelangelorearoman4942]

That was very interesting, I learned something new. Thanks!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elenabutler3555]

Thank you. Can you make a video on blocking and transitions, especially in indoor volleyball? You are so much help!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

That is a great suggestion, and I will definitely do it. I am just waiting until I can have access to an indoor volleyball court again!!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I did this video on swing blocking a while ago that you may find helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX7Jg3p6ad6th5o

[@liviadavenport5467]

Thank you for this!!!!! Super helpful :)

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You're so welcome!

[@mountainhummer4857]

Great video. Perfect for my daughter. She started playing sand last summer and is adding shots

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

That is awesome! This will be very helpful for her!

[@resstie]

Don't think I'm ever gonna need this, but it was interesting nonetheless 😁 Nice and simple tutorial, imo, thank you. p.s. haven't been on the beach in years, after seeing it here I remember how much I miss it :c

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Glad you enjoyed it! Get yourself to the beach ASAP! It's good for the soul.

[@mccnology]

IM EARLY 💃✨ YAY

[@perevision]

It looks kinda hard but you did it really smoothly, wow

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thanks! I've had lots of practice.

[@biancaisabel4289]

oooh (aggressively takes notes)

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

haha love it!

[@vdinh143]

Since you're trying to contact the bottom of the ball, does that give away the intention versus trying to hit it hard which requires making contact at at least the horizontal level?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

That's a very good question. If the poke is being used to get out of trouble, your position is likely compromised to begin with, so the opponent knows you are unable to hit it. If you aren't in trouble and are using the poke to move the defense around, the key is to load your elbow back into a hitting position and do the move from there. If your elbow drops, it's giving it away. A decent defender will watch your elbow, and loading it back will make them hold, regardless of where you end up contacting the ball. I hope that makes sense.

[@manosalaobra3848]

El pulgar no se utiliza?

[@robertoastegiano2017]

Is it allowed the “tripod” pokey supported by the thumb?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I think I know what you mean.... if your hand has a claw shape, you should be ok. If the hand is open at all, though, you will probably be called.

[@facuntoon11]

NINJA SHOYO

[@Vera_Weiss]

I was looking for this comment! XD

[@Sideet]

@@Vera_Weiss same here xDD

[@iamhere9805]

If ya know ya know 😏

[@Segmented]

Anybody else learn what a pokey was from the anime "Harukana Receive" lol?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Tell me more about this anime.....

[@Segmented]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball It is about 2 cousins competing in beach volleyball in Okinawa. One of the cousin's had previously quit because she is fairly short. The other cousin is new to beach volleyball but very enthused to try it, and encourages her cousin to come back to the sport she loves. It is a short, 12 episode show, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.

[@domy6827]

O.O

[@santanabustamante3566]

Waiting for the Haikyuu upload 😂

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

patience, patience 😂

[@ahmad2itani]

This looks painful

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

If you do it correctly, I promise it isn't!

[@LalitSingh-yn6zw]

Waiting for haikyu reaction video