How do u surf volleyball over hand and over the net?

Question

I know how to surf over hand, but not successful all the time. It eighther it's not high enough or not strong enough. How do u surve a powerful over hand ?

Answer 1

toss the ball high and swing hard at it or try using a fist

Answer 2

Lots of practice! You can do it, it takes some time  to build a strong overhand serve. Once those muscles get stronger, your serve will gain!

Good luck!

Answer 3

You can surf the way I do which is under hand you don't need that much power but you need a little power. You put the ball in your left hand and hold it in front of you and take your right arm and bring it back and swing that arm to hit the ball. OH REMEMBER TO BLEND YOUR KNEELS IT HELP MORE.

Answer 4

Mimi. Just hold your hand together with a cup like you are forming the shape of the vball. Toss ball with non serving hand and then hit with serving hand. Use a slapping/snapping motion. It is almost like a tricep extension. Try to keep it simple and not complicate it.

Here's a great video. When you first try it don't jump just toss and hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk6frEf_o...

Here's Kenzie Aries from California. Simple amazing. Every serve is perfect. Here team is having a blast. She aims high over the net and the ball drop in. She stays on her feet which is what I want you do you until you perfect it them try jump serves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGjPMVIPY...

Wow she is impressive she even has her own website and email. If you have any questions fire her off an email. Best way to learn is get information from people that are doing what you want to do. Hope this helps.

http://www.kenzilla.com/

Answer 5

I'm so glad you're perservering, it is such a good skill to have! Here are some tips that might improve your technique:

1. TAKE YOUR TIME

The official rule is that you have 8 seconds to perform your serve. This is actually an eternity. Rushing your serve will only s***w up your routine, and cause you to lose serve and lose the point! So wait for the whistle!

2. CREATE A ROUTINE

Your routine is perhaps the most important aspect of your “pre-serve”.Decide how many bounces, slaps, etc. you will do before going into the serving motions.This will give you some familiarity and make your serve consistent.

This also includes knowing how far you are from the service line (“serves go over, feet don’t!”)

3. CHOOSE YOUR VICTIM

Picking a target on the floor will keep you from serving “out”.

Avoid good back row players, such as the libero as your victim. Find a possible hole on the floor (ex. in the middle of a cup formation)

4. THE TOSS

This is the most important aspect of the actual serve.

Bring the ball in both hands in front of your body.

Toss with both hands and do not toss between your legs!

5. FANCY FOOTWORK

Stand so that your feet are about shoulder width apart, with your foot the same side as your hitting arm slightly ahead of the opposite foot. Check: Are your feet/body facing your victim? Are your feet far enough from the service line?

6.THE TOSS CONTINUEDThrow the ball about 4 feet to double your height. Toss straight up- too far ahead/behind will throw off your serve.

7. CONTACTING THE BALL

Lead with your elbow.

Make solid contact on the top of the ball.

Don’t poke the ball-put some muscle into it!

NEVER, EVER fist the ball. Cast your palm as open as possible for the most surface area.

While contacting the ball, step with the foot opposite your hitting arm.

8. BODY MOVEMENTS

This will give you the most balance and propel your body.

Pull your non-hitting arm down, and let your hips twist when you hit the ball.

9. FOLLOW THROUGH

After hitting the ball, snap your wrist.

This will give you the top spin you want to make your serve difficult to receive. Drag your foot -the same side as your hitting arm-because you cannot take 2 steps.

Best of luck!

Answer 6

DONT USE YOUR FIST!!!! you lose control of the ball and your serve wont consistantly. Plus you could hurt your hand and a lot of coaches dont like you doing it.

Its kinda hard to explain how to serve...get your coach to teach you. In the mean time work-out your arms, shoulders, and abs.

By the way...its serve not surf lol

Answer 7

Its all about the timing. When you throw the ball up make sure you smack the ball when its at the highest point for the best outcome. The hand ur smacking it with make sure the hand is curled like this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dancingfish...

It takes time to perfect it. Good Luck : )