I am trin out for da volleyball team (8thgrade). I was on the team in 7th, but i wasn't as good as I wanted 2b

Question

at serving. How can I improve my serve? Also I am very tall (5'8'')and skinny(110) so spiking should be easy, but its hard because the ball is always to low by the time I get there. Any tips on how I can get there .

Answer 1

I can't really explain the timing for an overhand serve, but I am 6 feet tall and 130 lbs, so we're almost the same. xP It just took alot of PRACTICE on getting the timing right, especially making it hit downwards, but still going over the net. Try talking to your volleyball coach, or if you can't, then practice on your own over and over until you can get it right. Try different variations of serving- underhand, jump, or overhand, and see what works best for you.

Good luck!

Answer 2

well for serving it takes at least 20 serves a day. make sure your toss is high enough nd try to gain upper arm strength too. also dont get discouraged, just keep practicing. about spiking it's almost the same motion as serving but it's also about timing.

Answer 3

well im short but i had the same problem in sixth grade (now a 9th grader)  i would hit the ball and it would be to high but for you maybe try putting your arm up and wherever your tips of your hand end thats how high the ball should go then its your part on the timing. then for spiking all i can tell you is just hustle or ask the setter to do them higher n