The McKibbin Brothers
Beach volleyball passing technique explained
Serve receive fundamentals from two AVP pros.
Technique library
Passing
Serve receive is the single biggest score-driver in the two-person game. Get the platform and the footwork right and everything downstream gets easier.
Focus on
What to watch for
- Get to the ball early and stop your feet before contact
- Angle the platform to target rather than swinging your arms
- Read the server's toss and contact to judge float versus topspin
- Adjust your starting depth for wind direction and sun
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Videos
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Better at Beach
3 tips to make your pass perfect every time
Platform, posture and target line.
Better at Beach
How to pass a serve — beginner footwork guide
Start here if you are new to the sand.
The McKibbin Brothers
Improve your beach passing in 5 minutes
Quick fixes you can use at your next session.
Better at Beach
3 keys to passing great that most players miss
The details that separate levels.
Better at Beach
How to pass and hit — for beginners
Pass-to-swing sequencing for new players.
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More from these coaches
Better at Beach
Passing fundamentals course
Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner on platform control and reads.
The McKibbin Brothers
Passing series on YouTube
Their multi-part serve receive breakdown with guests like Taylor Crabb.
Better at Beach on YouTube
Free passing drills library
Hundreds of short, drillable passing clips.
Videos are hosted on the coaches’ own channels. Watching is free — bring your questions to your next session and we’ll drill it.
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