Topspin Serve
A serve you snap over the top of, so the ball spins forward and drops. It is faster and easier to read than a float, and the drop helps it land in. A lot of players learn a standing topspin serve after the float, before they add the approach of a jump serve. You can hit topspin standing or in the air. In the air, people usually just call it a jump serve.
Example
The server snaps over the top of the ball. It climbs, then dives toward the back line. The passer gets her platform up, and the ball drops under it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a topspin serve in volleyball?
A serve with forward spin and a high-to-low flight. You use a firm toss and a wrist that snaps over the top. For a lot of club players it sits between a float and a full jump serve.