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Jump Serve a Volleyball
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"A good jump serve uses the same skills and techniques as a good spike," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "In fact, Europeans call it a 'spike serve' because it is so similar to spiking."
Stand 4 to 6 feet behind the back line.
Toss the ball with your most comfortable hand and put it in a spot that allows you to spike the ball from that distance.
Jump up and perform your usual spike movements (see "How to Spike a Volleyball" in the Related eHows).
Use your whole body - arms, wrists, abs and hips - to hit the ball.
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Comments
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 In (indoor) volleyball, you shouldn't stand 4 to six feet behind the serving line unless you can hit it that far (if the gym is even that big). Only stand far enough behind to have room for your approach. Also, there is more to it than just a jump and hit, you should use your approach (left right together jump) in the serve as well. Toss the ball out and up so that you don't jump straight up, but give yourself room to do your full approach. And most importantly: size doesn't matter! Have fun!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 1) Position yourself with the ball in front of you and your arms extended. (this is to judge where you hit the ball.)
2) Stand about 2-3 feet back behind the line.
3) Hold the ball in the opposite hitting hand. Bring back your hand and and thrust forward. When tossing, let the ball roll off your index finger (don't flick it). Make sure the ball is in front of you and is a good distance from the ground.
4) Wait until the ball reaches its peak height. Take your approach. Twist your torso in a 90 degree angle and jump with your momentum forward. The momentum shouldn't be any further than the toss.
5) Bring your hitting hand back behind your head with the opposite hand positioning the ball in the air. Watch the ball at all times.
6) When your hand comes in contact with the ball, hit close to top of the ball (this puts topspin on it). Flick your wrist down.
7) Twist your torso so that it is aligned with the ball (so it stays in bounds).
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 When hitting a normal ball you contact the top of the ball and hit it downward, when jump serving you cant do that. You have to hit the ball as if you're hitting a down ball (an attack that is usually around or behind the ten foot line when you cant take an approach), this is where you hit the side of the ball and rotate your hand over the ball by breaking your wrist. This will create top spin so that the ball will drop significantly after crossing the net.
Also, always toss the ball with the same hand that you're hitting with, so you can keep the ball on that side of your body which is essential for hitting a ball, especially a jump serve.
Anonymous said
on 7/15/2006 1. If the ball is too much in front of you- try hitting it with compact flat palm. The effect is a jump floater serve.
2. If the ball is way on top of your shoulder- try hitting it with quick wrist snap and put some side spin.
3. If it is a perfect toss - bombs away and push your whole body weight forward.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 In (indoor) volleyball, you shouldn't stand 4 to 6 feet behind the serving line unless you can hit it that far. Only stand far enough behind to have room for your approach. Also, there is more to it than just a jump and hit, you should use your approach (left right together jump) in the serve as well. Toss the ball out and up so that you don't jump strait up, but give yourself room to do your full approach. And most importantly: size doesn't matter.