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What Is The Definition Of Float Serve In Volleyball?What Is A Float Serve In Volleyball? Definition & Meaning

1. This is a type of serve in volleyball that does not have any spin on the ball when hit. This type of serve sometimes makes the ball difficult to return or pass because the ball can move unpredictably due to the lack of spin.

A float serve can move left, right or straight down at any given moment.

Examples Of How Float Serve Is Used In Commentary

1. Jones picks up the ace on that float serve as the defense had no idea how to play the ball.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Volleyball

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