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Art of Coaching Volleyball - Serving Trailer
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Russ Rose, John Dunning & Terry Liskevych • The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Co-Founders, The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Session Overview
Master coaches Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych discuss the foundational mechanics and tactical priorities of serving, emphasizing repeatable toss placement, solid heel-of-hand contact for float movement, and serving to disrupt the opponent's offense.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- True float action comes from contacting the center of the ball with a rigid, flat wrist and stopping the follow-through so the ball does not spin.
- A consistent, low toss in front of the hitting shoulder eliminates timing errors and allows the server to focus on target selection.
- Balance serving aggression with game situation by targeting weak passers, deep seams, or the front-row setter's release path.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Low toss in front of your hitting shoulder""Rigid wrist through the center of the ball""Serve tough into the seam"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
Brings together three Hall of Fame coaches to distill what actually matters when training tough, consistent servers.
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