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Serving Tips - Terry Liskevych - The Art of Coaching Volleyball
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Terry Liskevych • The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Former USA Olympic Head Coach & Art of Coaching Co-Founder
Session Overview
Former USA Olympic Head Coach Terry Liskevych breaks down the three non-negotiable fundamentals of the overhand float serve—starting stance, low repeatable lift toss in front of the hitting shoulder, and high firm wrist contact.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- Start with feet staggered (left foot slightly forward for right-handed servers) pointing directly at the target zone.
- Lift the ball only 12–18 inches with the non-hitting hand directly in front of the hitting shoulder—never toss it high or across the body.
- Transfer weight from back foot to front foot while contacting the middle of the ball with a rigid, flat heel of the hand.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Left foot points at target""Low lift in front of hitting shoulder""Step, bow-and-arrow, and punch"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
With over 1.18M views, this concise clinic from Olympic coach Terry Liskevych isolates the exact toss and weight-transfer mechanics that eliminate missed serves.
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