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The Basics of Volleyball - Serving
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Terry Liskevych • The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Former USA Women's Olympic Head Coach & Co-Founder of AOC
Session Overview
Step-by-step instructional breakdown of the standing float serve, teaching coaches how to break the skill into four simple progressions: foot stance, bow-and-arrow arm draw, low lift toss, and weight transfer through contact.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- Start with the non-hitting foot forward and shoulders angled slightly away from the net to load the hitting arm in a 'bow-and-arrow' position.
- Lift the ball with the non-hitting hand just high enough to reach peak contact height in front of the hitting shoulder—never toss high and wait.
- Step forward onto the lead foot while driving the heel of a firm hand through the middle of the ball to create a flat, spinless float trajectory.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Bow and arrow ready before you toss""Step, lift, and hit in one smooth rhythm""Flat hard hand through the center of the ball"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
A proven, systematic progression for teaching beginner and intermediate athletes a reliable standing float serve without wasted motion.
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