volleyball glossary
What is a Serve in Volleyball?
A volleyball serve is the shot that initiates each rally — hit from behind the back line into the opponent's court. Float serves, jump serves, and topspin serves are the main variations.
Example in a match
You step behind the baseline, toss the ball up, and hit a jump serve into the opponent's back row.
Volleyball scoring with Volley
Volley scores volleyball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Serve".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a serve in volleyball?
A volleyball serve is the shot that initiates each rally — hit from behind the back line into the opponent's court. Float serves, jump serves, and topspin serves are the main variations.
Does Volley handle serve automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including serve. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more volleyball terms?
The full Volleyball glossary is at /volleyball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.