Volleyball Serving

Float Serve — Zone 6 Target

Volleyball drill for serving training sessions

Players practise a consistent float serve targeting zone 6 (deep middle) to disrupt serve receive.

15 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
BeginnerDifficulty
Full courtSpace needed
Volleyballs, conesEquipment

What This Drill Improves

This volleyball drill is best for beginner players who need focused work on serving. It works well with 8 players and can be adjusted by changing the space, pressure, or scoring rules.

Setup

Cones in zone 6 on the far side. Server behind end line.

Instructions

  1. Server performs float serve routine: toss, strike with stiff wrist.
  2. Target is zone 6 cones.
  3. 15 serves per player.
  4. Score: 1 point per cone hit, 0.5 per zone, 0 per fault.

Coaching Points

✓ Toss slightly in front and to the striking side.
✓ Contact behind the ball — no follow through.
✓ Aim for the seam between two passers.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

  • Players losing focus on the main coaching point.
  • The drill area being too large or too small for the group.
  • Progressing the drill before the basic pattern is clean.

Progressions: Make It Harder

→ Target different zones — 1, 5, or 6.
→ Add passers — serve must break the W-formation.
→ Jump float serve introduction.

Regressions: Make It Easier

Walk through the pattern first, then build up to game speed.
Use larger targets or more space to help players succeed early.

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