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Forearm passing drill for youth volleyball

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In short

Forearm passing is a beginner-level volleyball drill. The forearm pass, or bump, is the first contact on almost every play. A good platform sends the ball where you want without you swinging at it. It builds passing, platform and footwork. It needs volleyball and partner or wall, and can be done in a gym. This page lists 5 numbered steps and 3 common mistakes with their fixes. The demonstration video is AI-generated.

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What does the forearm passing drill build?

  • passing
  • platform
  • footwork

Quick facts

Sport
Volleyball
Level
beginner
Equipment
volleyball and partner or wall
Space needed
gym

How do you do the forearm passing drill?

  1. Ready stance

    Feet wider than your shoulders, knees bent, weight forward on the balls of your feet.

  2. Build the platform

    Put one hand inside the other, thumbs side by side pointing down, and straighten both arms.

  3. Move your feet

    Get your body behind the ball. Move first, then pass.

  4. Angle, do not swing

    Point your platform where you want the ball and let it rebound off.

  5. Push with your legs

    If you need more power, straighten your legs. Never swing your arms for it.

What are the most common forearm passing mistakes?

  • Mistake

    Swinging your arms

    Fix

    Hold the platform still and let the ball bounce off it.

  • Mistake

    Bent elbows

    Fix

    Lock your arms straight so the surface stays flat.

  • Mistake

    Reaching instead of moving

    Fix

    Move your feet so the ball comes to your middle.

Who demonstrates this drill?

Koach Sol, an AI-generated coach character

Koach Sol AI coach

Platform and hands. Control before power.

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