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Wall Arm Swing

Solo swings off the floor and into a wall to groove a high elbow and a wrist snap.

Quick look

5 minutes 118 playersNew to the game · Beginner

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Learn a high elbow and a wrist snap without needing a net.

01

Set it up

  1. Stand about 8 feet from a wall.
  2. One ball per player.
02

Run the drill

  1. Toss to yourself and hit the ball into the floor.
  2. The ball should rebound off the wall back to you.
  3. Catch it and repeat for 15 contacts.
03

What to say

  • High elbow before you swing.
  • Reach up and snap over the top.
  • Open hand, firm wrist.
04

How to score it

15 clean contacts with an open hand and a snapping wrist.

05

Make it harder

  1. Move back and hit harder while keeping the ball coming straight back.