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jump floatWhat Is A Jump Float In Volleyball? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Jump Float Serve In Volleyball?

1. A jump float is a type of serve that a player performs in volleyball when the serving player performs a small jump or hop and hits the ball in such a way that causes the ball to have little to no-spin on it.

When the ball has little to no-spin, it moves in a way that makes it unpredictable and erratic, therefore confusing the receiving player.

Examples Of How Jump Float Serve Is Used In Volleyball

1. Jones performs the perfect jump float serve and gets an ace when it falls in the middle of the two defenders.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Volleyball

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