Serving in Volleyball Definition and Words For The Volleyball Service

Terminology and words that explain what the serving in volleyball definition is for the first opportunity to score points from the service line to begin a rally

Terminology and words that explain what the serving in volleyball definition is for the first opportunity to score points from the service line to begin a rallyServing in Volleyball Definition and Words For The Volleyball Service- Terminology and words that explain what the serving in volleyball definition is for the first opportunity to score points from the service line to begin a rally

Each serving in volleyball definition explained in the list below is used by coaches, players and even fans, regularly, in practices or matches as regular jargon, necessary for us who play and coach, to relate to each other in this sport.

Types of Volleyball Serves



floater serve

-a type of serve made by contacting the middle of the flat hand to the middle of the ball which once the ball crosses the net makes the ball float and dip making it harder for an opposing player to pass the ball 

jump serve -when a player uses a spike approach behind the service line to contact the ball in the air  to send it over the net to start the rally


jump serve

-when a player uses a spike approach behind the service line to contact the ball in the air  to send it over the net to start the rally

jump serve
-when a player uses a spike approach behind the service line to contact the ball in the air  to send it over the net to start the rallyServing in Volleyball Definition and Words For The Volleyball Service- jump serve-when a player uses a spike approach behind the service line to contact the ball in the air to send it over the net to start the rally


overhand serve

- when a player from behind the service line sends the ball over the net by tossing it and contacting it before it sinks below the level of their head

topspin

a type of serve; when the top third of the ball is contacted so that it travels across the net at high velocity with forward rotation.

This type of serve is a high speed, high velocity serve intended to be difficult for a player to pass in serve receive.

sky ball

- a type of serve used mainly in beach volleyball when a player sends the ball 20-30 feet or more into the air before it crosses the net.

The goal is force the opposing team's passer(s) to lose sight of the ball against the light colored sky. The ball becomes difficult to track and pass accurately when it comes down into the opposing team's court.

The higher the ball, the more the chances of the wind blowing the ball around which makes it even more difficult to pass. 

Serving Action Words Used in Volleyball


friendly fire

-when a player hits a teammate with a ball or a serve by accident

foot fault

-committed by a player who touches the service line with any part of their foot when attempting to serve the ball at the beginning of a rally

let serve

- a served ball that hits the net on the way over and into the opposing team's court is now legal to play

missile

- a hard hit ball or serve

service error

-when a player serves the ball out or into the net

Serving in Volleyball Definition
Where do you need to go now? 

Here are three options: 

  1. Learn more about the volleyball words, terms and terminology in 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 Information section in the drop down menu at the top of the page

Read more about words used in volleyball on these pages. 



  1. Improve Your Volleyball Performance with Vegas VB Coach April Chapple
  2.  ›
  3. Words Used In Volleyball: Basic Terms, Slang, Phrases, Jargon, Lingo
  4.  ›




New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.

What Are You Looking For?

 

Hi there!

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you learned something today that will help you reach your volleyball goals.

Be sure to subscribe to my email newsletter so you can learn more each week!

Stay strong! Stay motivated!

-Coach April

SUSCRIBE

to my email newsletter below!


Get Christmas volleyball shopping for your favorite beach/indoor player done early this year!
Click to Shop!



Recent Articles

  1. US Womens Pro Volleyball Gets Three New Professional Leagues

    Mar 09, 23 02:19 AM

    april-chapple-selfie-brown-dress-3
    US womens pro volleyball has grown in popularity and success over the years, and the recent emergence of three new professional leagues is evidence of this.

    Read More

  2. Learn How To Properly Play Volleyball In 2023 With Me Coach April

    Feb 28, 23 08:13 AM

    selfie
    If you're a Vegas high school player with goals of wanting to learn how to properly play volleyball and improve your indoor or sand skills contact me for info.

    Read More

  3. Are You Asking Where's The Best Private Volleyball Coaching Near Me?

    Feb 28, 23 08:11 AM

    selfie
    Are you in Vegas asking yourself where is the best private volleyball coaching near me? Registration is open for my private coaching starting in January 2023.

    Read More