Volleyball
Serving
Jump Serve Development
Volleyball drill for serving training sessions
Players develop the jump serve — toss, approach, jump, and contact — with accuracy targets.
What This Drill Improves
This volleyball drill is best for advanced players who need focused work on serving. It works well with 6 players and can be adjusted by changing the space, pressure, or scoring rules.
Setup
Server behind end line. 3 target zones marked with cones on opposite side.
Instructions
- Phase 1: toss practice only — 10 tosses, consistent height and placement.
- Phase 2: full approach without jump — 10 reps.
- Phase 3: full jump serve — 15 serves, call target before each.
- Score: target hit = 2pts, in-court = 1pt, fault = 0.
Coaching Points
✓ Toss in front — not above the head.
✓ Approach like a spike approach — 3-4 steps.
✓ Contact at the highest point with a full arm swing.
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
→ Live serve receive — adds pressure.
→ Specific zones only (e.g., zone 1 for 5 serves straight).
→ Competition: who reaches 15 points first.
Regressions: Make It Easier
Reduce the number of defenders or make pressure passive for the first few rounds.
Increase the playing space so players have more time to make decisions.
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