Underhand Serve Volleyball. Back to glossary index. One of the first skills a young volleyball player should lear.
The underhand serve is one of the most common serves in volleyball. In the sport of volleyball performing an underhand serve is one of the most basic skills you will need. When doing an underhand serve in volleyball the player must be standing behind the end line prior to the actual serve.
For competitive volleyball there are three main types of overhand serves.
One of the first skills a young volleyball player should lear. Several keys she emphasizes are being strong with the arm and hand that hold the ball proper alignment with the arm that swings forward to strike the ball and a good flat surface area with your hitting fist. When doing an underhand serve in volleyball the player must be standing behind the end line prior to the actual serve. In an underhand serve the player does not toss the ball up in the air as in other serve attempts.
