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How To Serve A Volleyball | Overhand Float Tutorial
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Coach Donny • Elevate Yourself
Elevate Yourself Founder & Head Coach
Session Overview
Coach Donny delivers a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on the standing overhand float serve, breaking down the starting stance, low one-handed toss, weight transfer step, and firm palm contact.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- Start with feet staggered and the ball held in front of your hitting shoulder, then draw your hitting elbow back before tossing.
- Lift the ball only 1 to 2 feet high in front of your hitting shoulder with zero spin while stepping forward.
- Strike the center of the ball with a stiff, flat hand and freeze your follow-through to create an unpredictable float.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Bow and arrow ready""Low toss, step forward""Flat hand, pop and stop"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
An essential foundational tutorial with solo practice progressions for teaching beginners a reliable overhand float serve.
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