When teaching the fundamentals of the float serve to young volleyball players, former NCAA Player of the Year Cary Wendell Wallin likens the skill to throwing a ball. It’s a similar arm motion, similar footwork, similar follow-through.
In this video, Cary teaches the skill step by step to a team of 10-year-olds. Her points of emphasis include:
- Eyework
- Toss
- Weight transfer from back foot to front foot
- Generating power
- Hand positioning
- Follow-through