Serve
The first contact of every rally, hit from behind the end line. Nobody else can help you with it. Common types are a float, a jump float, a standing topspin serve, a jump topspin serve, and an underhand serve. All of them are legal under FIVB, NCAA, and high school rules if you are behind the line when you contact the ball, and inside the service zone.
Example
The server stands in the middle of the end line, tosses, and contacts the ball with a firm hand. It drifts, drops in the back court, and nobody passes it. Ace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the types of serves in volleyball?
Float, jump float, standing topspin, and jump topspin are what you will see in college. An underhand serve is legal everywhere. At higher levels it is rare, because a good passer can put it on target.
Where should you stand when serving in volleyball?
Anywhere behind the end line, between the two sidelines extended, until you contact the ball. Jump servers often start farther back. A lot of float servers like the middle. If your foot touches the line before the hit, the other team gets the point.