Volleyball arm swing tips?

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Try playing wall ball with a tennis ball or throwing a softball, I'm meaning play with a softball with some one else. You used the same
motion in hits the volleyball.Good luck!
 
I am an undersized middle blocker (barely 6' 0") with a 30" vertical. When I hit the 1-ball, the shot is usually flat and at medium-speed. I'm looking for some tips on how to better use my shoulder, wrist, and elbow to really smash the ball. Thank you.
 
I'm about the sam size as you as you and I wish I still had the same vertical and I play middle quite often. The biggest key to hitting a good 1-ball is the timing. You can't chase the ball up on a one or it goes flat and sails long. Get in the air just before the set comes off the hands of the setter, the ball should still be moving up when you hit it. Make sure you don't run under or you will net. That timing gives the blockers less time to react so you can place the hit better, which is more important than power.

The tips above about about moving your elbow first and then following with the wrist and snapping the hand over the top are spot on as well. Worry about fast your swing is not how hard it is.
 
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