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Volleyball Drills For Serving Overhand, Float and Jump Serve Technique

These volleyball drills for serving help you to work on getting the ball to specific zones on the opposing team's court using the float serve and jump serve. 


Mastering volleyball serving drills is essential for players who want to develop a consistent and powerful serve that can score points and put pressure on the opposing team.

Whether you're working on an overhand serve, float serve, or jump serve, having a structured practice routine can help you improve your accuracy and effectiveness on the court.

These volleyball drills for serving are designed to help players of all skill levels improve their serving technique, build confidence, and develop the ability to place the ball strategically in specific zones on the court.

By following these serving drills consistently, you'll be able to track your progress and see measurable improvements in your serving game.






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Volleyball Drills For Serving
What To Work on In Practice - Overhand and Floater Serve Practice




For more advanced players who you use the overhand serve technique like the float jump serve or the jump topspin serve or any similar overhand serving technique you would do the same thing in performing those volleyball drills for serving but with one difference. 



I'm going to assume you know how to get the ball over the net consistently so now you need to work on getting the ball to very specific areas or zones on the opposing team's court.

Now that you understand the basics of serving practice, let's focus on specific serving zones and techniques that can give you a competitive advantage.


Volleyball Drills For Serving Short


Your volleyball drills for serving should help you to work on serving the three short zones closest to the net on the court, specifically zones 4, 3 and 2. 

When you serve the ball short that puts the opposing team in difficulty when they try and run certain offensive strategies so its your job to be able to serve short when your coach tells you to or when you see that's a good possible point scoring opportunity. 

Use the same format I described here on how to keep score of your total attempted serves vs the serves you actually make in. 





As an advanced player you can increase the amount of total serves attempted to a particular spot. 

Instead of 30, attempt 50 and challenge yourself to serve right to a certain zone. One more thing you can do is set a time limit.



Are you a tough volleyball server? ⁠

As a tough volleyball server, your job is to be comfortable serving anywhere and anyone from behind the service line with pace and precision in order to score points.⁠



When you do your volleyball drills for serving practice you want to do tons of reps to every single one of the six positions on the court.⁠


You want to be able to hit those targets from anywhere behind the service line. ⁠



Targets to aim for⁠ during your volleyball drills for serving:

⁠-serve seams⁠
-serves the sidelines⁠
serve outside hitters deep in the court⁠



Some players think that being a tough volleyball server means you need to really be sneaky and try and fake out the serve receive by not showing where you are going to serve.⁠

On the contrary I say...let everybody know where you are going to serve.⁠

Face Your Target.⁠





While practicing these serving techniques is important, it's equally crucial to track your progress and measure your improvement over time.


How To Score Yourself During Your Volleyball Drills For Serving 


Give yourself 5 minutes and attempt to serve 50 balls to zone 3 and keep your score of how many you make and how many you attempt.

Your goal is to make a minimum of 25 which is 50% of ALL the balls you serve.

When you consistently start getting more than 50-60% of the balls to the chosen zone you know you are improving. 





As you work on these volleyball drills for serving, you might have some questions about specific techniques and strategies.

Here are some commonly asked questions about serving in volleyball, along with detailed answers to help you better understand and improve your game.


Frequently Asked Questions About Volleyball Drills For Serving 

Question: 1. What is a jump float serve in volleyball?

Answer: A jump float serve is a powerful and challenging serve that's executed by hitting the ball at its apex, causing it to move in an unpredictable manner. This technique involves a two-step approach, a jump, and a swift swing to deliver a potent serve.

Question: 2. How much power should I put into my jump float serve?

Answer: The power of a jump float serve depends upon the correct form, an aggressive approach, and a strong swing. It's not about sheer force; power in the serve is a result of proper technique and timing.

Question: 3. Do I always need to put a lot of power in my serve?

Answer: Not necessarily. While a powerful serve can be challenging for the opposition to return, the goal of a jump float serve is not necessarily speed, but the unpredictable 'float' of the ball. Too much force may cause a loss of control and decrease the effectiveness of this unpredictability.

Question: 4. How can I improve the consistency of my toss in the jump float serve?

Answer: Improving the consistency of your toss comes with practice. Aim to toss the ball just slightly above your maximum reach and ensure it's going straight up and down without spinning.

Question: 5. What are the key differences between the jump float serve and other serves in volleyball?

Answer: The jump float serve is unique due to its lack of spin on the ball. Unlike the top-spin serve, the ball is hit flat, causing an unpredictable trajectory, making it hard for the opposition to anticipate and return.

Question: 6. How can I ensure I'm landing correctly after my jump float serve?

Answer: To land correctly during a jump float serve, aim to land on both feet with your knees slightly flexed to absorb the shock. Landing properly is crucial to prevent any potential injuries.

Question: 7. Why should I choose the jump float serve over other serve techniques?

Answer: The jump float serve adds both speed and unpredictability to your serve, making it harder for the opposition to pass the ball and run an offensive play.  With consistent practice focusing on jump timing and your toss, it's highly adaptable, allowing you to keep the opposition on their toes.

Question: 8. Can I incorporate my own rhythm or style into the jump float serve?

Answer: Everyone develops their own unique rhythm and style in volleyball. Although it's essential to follow the basic steps of the jump float serve, you can modify these steps slightly to suit your serving style.


Consistent practice of these volleyball drills for serving will help you develop into a more confident and effective server.

Remember to focus on proper serving technique, maintain realistic goals, and track your progress regularly.

Whether you're working on a float serve, jump serve, or targeting specific zones on the court, these drills will help you become the type of server that coaches want on their team and opponents fear facing across the net.


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Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list. 


Volleyball Drills For Serving 
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  1. You can learn more about Serving by visiting the related links below.                            
  2. Follow the suggested reading on our Sitemap page Learning How To Play (Sitemap)
  3. Or visit the pages in the How to Play Volleyball section in the drop down menu at the top of the page to get started. 
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