Serve Receive
The formation your team uses to pass the other team's serve, and the pass itself. A pass to the setter's target lets you run quick sets, pipes, and high sets. A poor one turns the rally into a scramble. Most teams use two or three passers, depending on the rotation and who they are hiding from the server.
Example
The libero stands in the middle of the back court, with the pin hitters to the left and right. The serve goes left, the passer puts it a few feet off the net, and the setter has a full offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is serve receive in volleyball?
It is your team receiving the serve and trying to get the ball to the setter. The pass, the formation, and the attack that follows are all part of what coaches mean by serve receive.
What is a good serve receive formation?
Three passers if you have three people who can pass. Two if you need to hide someone or free an attacker to start their approach. In a lot of North American gyms the libero is the middle passer. Teams move the seams based on who is serving.