How to Hit a Volleyball on the Beach | Indoor to Beach Volleyball

Hitting a volleyball on the beach is VERY different than hitting a volleyball indoors. We teach how to transfer your indoor volleyball skills to the beach so you can hit higher, harder and SMARTER.
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Talent: Riley McKibbin, Maddison McKibbin, Taylor Crabb
Produced/Edited by: The McKibbin Brothers
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[@haeleechristman]

this video made me feel much better, i played nationally for indoor volleyball and now play sand volleyball for fun but i was doing very bad and could not understand why i wasn’t doing well. but this makes so much sense, thank you!

[@dyingfetus87]

played nationally indoor where? Mexico?

[@UVjoint]

It's funny that 3 players who have had very successful indoor careers, both in college and professionally, are poking some lighthearted fun at it now ;) Thanks for the great content!

[@lukaszepesi]

I'm watching this as a beach player playing indoor and it helped me a lot thanks :). I'm always jumping too straight up and I can't hit as hard I tried to adjust but it was too much of a habit. I'm definitely gonna try and keep moving forwards when I jump.

[@lukaszepesi]

@@themckibbinbrothers I tried it out yesterday at pratise and I hit so much harder than before. Thanks guys :)

[@MarkMyerson]

Listening to this video, I thought of an interesting comparison. In football (soccer) people take penalty kicks in two ways: 1. They choose their target early and blast the ball, hoping the goalkeeper can't get there - or 2. They watch where the keeper moves, and gently slide the ball into the other corner You have similar options in indoor/beach volleyball. But on sand, the percentage shot is usually 2.

[@ljungan93]

I was number 1 when I played. Also always shot high corner. My philosophy was that it was better to shoot over than the keeper saving my shot. Needless to say, I was not the go to penalty kicker for my team...

[@chapjacked]

Been playing for the past 10 years and played with someone just the other night that told me I was broad jumping vs vertical jumping. Had no idea I was doing this, then you guys bring this video out! Great timing! And it makes such a difference already with switching it up!

[@chapjacked]

@@themckibbinbrothers Still working on it. Slowly getting better

[@sugawara5576]

Thanks alot haikyuu for putting this on my Recommendation page

[@adriandariuspure9223]

Honesty, I got into Haikyuu a few years ago because of a friend, and now volleyball is by far my favourite sport, people should really appreciate both Haikyuu and Beach/Indoor volleyball a lot more, they are really great. Glad to meet another Haikyuu fan!! :)

[@SonofOregon]

Great video boys! Would love to see some more slow mo breakdowns comparing approaches and dissecting arm swings and the like. Love the content, keep it coming!!

[@McBeanTIO]

So to be a better indoor player, we just reverse all these techniques coming from beach to indoor!

[@MrTruthAddict]

But why would you want to?

[@jeremiahgavin9687]

I learned this the hard way a few weeks back. I was just getting comfortable hitting hard indoors and then I switched to beach this summer. We still play 6v6 bc it's a bar league so I don't have as much court as I'd like. But I changed my hitting form after looking like the bad example in your guy's video for three games😭😭 Thanks for the tips!

[@makhuphukamnguni9782]

The power of the King Leon is just natural

[@ezra86]

Great video guys! Waiting for the real secrets to be discussed... aka BEARD CARE AND MAINTENANCE

[@TrentTube]

The physics is that when you're broad-jumping you're pushing sand behind you without gaining any upward energy. When vertical-jumping in sand, you're not losing near as much energy pushing sand around.

[@Blake-gh8xl]

Riley totally knows what to do with his hands when talking (accuracy and technique segment)... Talladega Nights reference 👌

[@MarcoMoscatoIt]

"che cazzo fai?" 😍

[@louiszaffino4071]

hey guys so i’ve had 3 crappy practices in a row. I recently had a lesson with reid priddy who helped me with my arm swing and i can’t seem to implement it. Any advice for getting out of this slump?

[@Eldon_is_The_Best]

Also on point #2… Theres no mystery on who’s going to attack so the blocker knows who to commit to. 1v1 against a single blocker that’s ready and waiting for you is not an easy kill. 1v1 indoor is a credit to the setter who made the best choice of the least defended attacker and the defense is still forming. Beach, the defense is pretty much always set up.

[@tizianolaface2009]

"was that good?" no man, that was some awesome job!!

[@philup6980]

You guys produce the most useful videos for sand volleyball and the most entertaining. Keep up the great work!! Ps. Can't wait for the amazing race!

[@theginos1171]

true story i was in the middle of my least class math and this totally made me happy when i got a notification from my favorite youtuber

[@WhiteSnowAustralia]

Awesome video guys but hey Riley "che cazzo fai?" 😍😍😍 you made my day 🤣🤣🤣

[@gianlucacruz4555]

Meraviglioso

[@jennyjohnson2566]

Physics behind "not jumping as high in sand". For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction", ground force production. Sand, when you push on it, causes the force (energy) to dissipate (get squandered) among the many grains. On a wooden or plastic floor - over top of concrete - the reaction force is more equal to the force being placed on the floor. The same instance happens when you land, the sand dissipates the force on your body, not injuring joints and connective tissue. As Coach K says, be careful going back inside after a summer on the beach, let your body get accustomed to the change in floor slowly. He's right, as it takes time for the body to be able to slow down the landing of the jump on a solid surface, as during the sand landing the sand 'takes the brunt of the force', in indoor, your connective tissue will either accept the force or tear. ;0) Hope that helped? Dr Jens... PhD, USAV National Faculty Member.

[@asasewell3029]

Can y’all link the video that y’all keep throwing in there with the guy hitting in the net? Looks hilarious

[@sandralemke7367]

Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d562o6x7jq-kY6s That video is hilarious 🤣

[@patriksorups]

Do you have any secrets about vision of the court, like do you use your periferal or do you take a look and attack? And when should you take a look?

[@tkielion]

Main focus is the the ball secondary focus is the court, pay attention to the court/blocker on your approach as well.

[@999Cxrlxs]

The McKibbin Brothers great! I’ve been looking everywhere for tips or videos on it and I never find anything extensive

[@kla757]

@@themckibbinbrothers That would be a great video. Not much out there on court vision which seems to be holy grail of beach.

[@tilljonas7061]

Nice videos🤙 they helped me a lot, i look them now for one or two years. Thank you for the content and greetings from Germany 🤙🏐🇩🇪

[@TheBibleIsBoring]

what's that video called that you guys used clips of? the volleyball one where the guy hit into the net and was frustrated or when he was being lectured.. looks like a funny video

[@nicktokar2459]

Totally unrelated, but I can't wait to watch the amazing race with yalls. Never actually fully watched the show entirely, but i will this season.

[@jay7tennis]

They’re in it this season? I don’t remember the last time I even watched Amazing Race.

[@christianmartinez6680]

As a smaller player (5'11") I think that being able to be accurate is very important. However with certain shoulder problems accumulated from playing sports, I don't really want to hit the ball anymore anyway. So are there exercises I can do to rehab my shoulder for hitting so I'm no longer terrified of hurting it. At the moment I'm trying to fix my swing and spot more because I would still like that threat.

[@UVjoint]

I have problems in my hitting shoulder as well, which I think is mainly due to prolonged play with poor technique. It might be best to get checked out by a physio to at least clearly know what the problem is. In my case, due to using a computer almost throughout the day, I have asymmetry/weakness in the rhomboid and rotator cuff muscles on my dominant side. Add to that a poor hitting technique where I don't use my lat and core to hit, but compensate instead with only my shoulder muscles, and I irritate my shoulder joint every time I play. I do some rotator cuff exercises every other day using a resistance band, and it's helped a lot with reducing the amount of pain. But best start with ascertaining the problem first.

[@jonas5660]

I recommend doing a compound weightlifting exercise, that is military press or overhead press. Also, I recommend using a barbell. When executed with proper form, these exercises strengthen the whole shoulder girdle. Blood flow to the shoulder joint area is increased and metabolic pathways that drive development of protective tissue around the joints are activated. The increase in muscle mass of several shoulder muscle subgroups further protect your joints as they absorb much of the energy arising from hitting the ball during play.

[@cinemasianx]

How long did it take to adjust your timing from indoors to outdoors? That's been my struggle as I continue to play indoors because I like faster sets, to switch it up to higher sets on the beach. I already have a short approach, but it's tougher to sit on a set and wait for it. Looking forward to seeing you guys on the Amazing Race. Mahalo \m/

[@MarkMyerson]

Takes me several weeks once the beach season starts to really optimize my jump. And I am a beach player first.

[@stream_of_unconciousness3690]

3:57 great Italian😂

[@rickycontreras2766]

Go BEACH! LB rockssssss

[@dougostey]

another thoughtful comment. Great video.

[@turkishdelight6032]

I'm not a big volleyball fan, but I hear a lot about Long Beach State. Are they that good?

[@JM3-675]

Slightly off topic from the video, but I would love a video on Blocking and Defense!

[@MrMaoguitar]

Great as usual! Your videos are funny and helpful.

[@MrMaoguitar]

@@themckibbinbrothers Riley still remembers Italian well. 😏

[@emmaforti4672]

The Italian at 3:55 I SCREAMED

[@FoolProof777]

Anyone see the boys’ team promo for the Amazing Race? Funny to see so many people riled up because they were touching their beards a lot lol

[@Tastycakes10]

Can you explain what it means to get your feet to the ball?

[@sorenklem5618]

Does anyone know what shoes he was wearing at the start? Or any reccomendations for indoor shoes? Thanks!

[@zulazman9552]

Can you make video review about volleyball shoes

[@jay7tennis]

Just received my Bearded Bros tank yesterday! Just in time for snow volleyball 🤣

[@sebastian2456]

What's it like playing professionally for indoor volleyball?And would you say it's better or worse than your experience with Beach?

[@sebastian2456]

@@themckibbinbrothers Thanks!I'm in high school trying to pursue volleyball as a career in the future so I'm trying to learn all I can this youtube channel has been a huge help both technique wise and learning about the general volleyball community to.

[@samharris4605]

Love the Danny Kinda references!

[@samharris4605]

@@themckibbinbrothers no lie, anytime I miss a spike I ask if this is a hight net and then I explain to them that you can't beat Brazil on a high net!

[@mauroapolloni7298]

Amazing guys 😉 Cheers from 🇮🇹

[@JohnEpto-ng6ml]

Who was the guy who doesn't hit mentioned around minutes 5 or 6?

[@garrettream6363]

Love these

[@LazyGoose872]

genuinely taken back by the jump from the guy at 0:35 hitting through 4 haha

[@LazyGoose872]

@@themckibbinbrothers sorry us european volleyballers know little of volleyball across the pond haha, should see the responses when we discovered that liberos serve ometimes....

[@mariokar1]

You can play with your friends an indoor volleyball match to cu guys!!!😉

[@trivialmv9770]

cool video bros!!

[@hapuronaclarke1514]

Where is the indoor highlights of Taylor?

[@xJoeKing]

Long Beach State Mens Volleyball ^^^ Search youtube.

[@siegegamerplays2497]

Do you guys have like some visualization tips for hitting shots? Like to have the light but deceptive touch

[@siegegamerplays2497]

Im an aspiring Volleyball player and starting to play in tournaments and I really want to be more consistent in running the defenders with a light touch but don’t know what my hands should look like/ feel when I hit a cut or high line

[@larrypheavbeach]

"Attack your shot"

[@siegegamerplays2497]

The McKibbin Brothers No problem, Ill be ready to watch that video and all the rest, Keep it up🤟

[@TeLeToD]

3:28 Can someone tell me the name of the short film ? :) Thanks!

[@adamdutton3474]

dude how baked are you guys in this video good content btw

[@Bi11leon]

Would you recommend tooling in beach volleyball?

[@robinm9885]

Hey guys ! Thank you for your video, it’s always a pleasure to watch ❤️ I had a question, as an undersize indoor player (5’9) with a decent jump but not crazy, would you still advice me to broad jump indoor ? Or should I try to jump straight up ? Thank you once again for your content and have a nice day ! Love you guys ❤️

[@robinm9885]

The McKibbin Brothers oh no I was speaking for indoor voleyball ^^

[@romey-o8934]

Good Vid!

[@aidanpeloquin322]

Yesssuhh

[@Bmoney2808]

What beach do you guys play/practice at?

[@matthewtester3006]

That was good!

[@brendanodonoghue6346]

I'm an indoor player and I'm playing beach for the first time this Saturday. This video I'd nearly 2 years old. How did they know???

[@heysupremee3883]

I LOVED THE ITALIAN PART "Che cazzo fai?" ahahahahahaa

[@Caught803]

Does this strategy change when it's 4's beach?

[@emmashoaf4712]

I’ve been struggling on how to properly hit in sand as i’m more of an indoor player. This video helped tons! Thank you!

[@raghutalluri5732]

You guys def look baked 😂

[@AndreaTosk]

The "CHE CAZZO FAI" killed me

[@heehocheese]

I wanted to try out for the volleyball team at my school but it looks like they only have a female team. :C

[@stillWonderingWhyMe]

Guys, when will you finally start shipping your goddamn merch to the EU? I WANT TO ORDER THAT STUFF, TOO! :D

[@Vashakraz]

ho sentito un ''che cazzo fai oh'' fin troppo italiano

[@N3xUss99]

are u guys half italian ?

[@N3xUss99]

@@themckibbinbrothers ah wow what a nice accent for a 1/8th italian

[@riccardosabbadini359]

please make a video only in italian

[@bellmo5]

This video was kinda good...

[@egoralexandrowich]

Yeah right, beach attack is much different than attack in classic volley

[@everettdelorme3252]

I wonder how many of the kids these days know who the legend Danny Kinda is?

[@pirkeycj08]

Madison wears two watches?

[@SteXgolo95]

"che cazzo fai" ahahahah ❤😂🇮🇹

[@this_isnotme]

"Che cazzo fai ohhh..." in perfect Italian!

[@FreedomFinanceFun]

Yeah. Long Beach sand is shallow. I feel attacked

[@giovannirocco7434]

Divertenti ed estremamente utili!!! "ma che cazzo fai oh" 😍

[@l0u1s.k1m9]

3:05

[@kelpyg8512]

Oh shit I live in hermosa

[@matthieusaade3616]

Deception is the reason why I can't stand beach volleyball. I'd rather get smashed in the face than having a guy just touching the ball behind my blocker or pushing the ball in every corner available So frustrating

[@ninorusso6235]

“Ma che cazzo fai” incredibile ahahah

[@arthurvon7262]

Who is the one guy who gave it a thumbs down. Not cool man. Not cool

[@arthurvon7262]

The McKibbin Brothers Thank you. Keep up the great content

[@lowack]

adidas socks and nike shoes.. no nono no nononooooo

[@OgamerPro]

Any italian here? Am I the only one who got the "che cazzo fai"?

[@beatsbyjvck]

3:58 che cazzo fai oh😂😂😂

[@notasinglef1604]

checcazzo fai?😂😂😂

[@demisx]

Great video guys, but please 🙏🏻 don’t mention politics at all. Don’t loose your better half. 😉

[@TheAlphahot1]

che cazzo fai!!

[@sindhuudhay9885]

Alternate title: How to hit by Johnny Depp

[@sindhuudhay9885]

@@themckibbinbrothers taylor crabb

[@demisx]

I always knew you were Trump supporters. ❤ Trump 2024 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@J.5.M.]

😂😂