The kettlebell snatch is a powerful fat-stripper. Even after all these years, high-rep snatching is still one of the most brutally effective conditioners I have ever found. (That, and sprints.)
Many of the benefits of snatching, I admit, can be obtained through one arm swings, but here is why I like the snatch:
1. It teaches you not only force production and reduction (like the swing), but also force redirection. The bell WANTS to go out, now you have to direct it UP.
2. You can control the cadence, and take rest in the lockout. For swings you have no choice but to either keep going or set the bell down. I've found this to be very useful (and productive) when doing timed sets, interval snatching, or "on the minute, every minute" type of work.
3. The snatch, while being one of the more difficult kettlebell movements to learn, is still relatively low-skill, high-return. It is not as involved as, say, a barbell snatch or clean and jerk is. It also holds up very well under fatigue, and so makes for a better conditioning option than barbell snatches or clean and jerks.
All that said, the kettlebell snatch still has a learning curve to it, and you should spend a minimum 3-months working the swing before ever attempting the snatch. Most errors in the snatch, I've found, are easily corrected in the swing (not hinging enough, lack of power from the hips, etc).
But once you are ready to move onto the snatch, here are some tips that can help:
1. Keep a loose grip on the bell.
Death gripping the handle slows the rotation of the bell onto the forearm, causing it to crash. It also tears callouses. So keep a light enough grip for the handle to rotate freely, but not so light you lose hold of it.
2. Keep a "quiet elbow".
The idea of "taming the arc" is that of force redirection. As I said, the bell will want to go out, and it's your job to bring it up. The further the bell gets out away from you the less efficient the exercise.
The elbow here is a good metric. Don't let it make too much noise. Keep it slightly crooked, and when snatching, imagine you are zipping up a big coat, drawing the kettlebell up your center line.
3. Get your hand there first.
A good cue I often hear for snatching is to imagine you are the kid in class who is eager to answer every question. "Pick me, pick me!" Shoot your hand up and through the bell as soon as you can. Don't wait for the bell to get there first; by then it will be too late.
4. Play Chicken With Your Zipper.
The descent for the snatch should be active and aggressive. A somewhat scary (but very effective) cue is to imagine you are playing chicken with your zipper. The secret is to move your hips out of the way at the last second.
5. BREATHE!
At first, just match the breath to the movement. In on the back swing, out on the way up. Later you can start to learn techniques like double breathing. But if you want to have any hope for high-rep snatching, you must remember to breathe.
Here is a technique video to reference ==> http://bit.ly/1Hkl2RB
And for those of you eager for a workout, try snatching 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off for 10 minutes. Men use 16-24kg; ladies 8-16kg.
I hope you take these tips, share them, use them, and get awesome results.
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