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How many tosses does a volleyball server get before hitting the serve?
Only one toss or release.
- Only one ✔
- Two
- As many as needed in 8 seconds
Why: A server may bounce or move the ball in their hands first, but only one toss or release is allowed. Then they must hit it with one hand or arm.
Huh, didn't know that: A serve hit before the referee's whistle is cancelled and served again.
Why did the server only toss once? They did not want to toss and turn.
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References
Answer: Only one. A server may bounce or move the ball in their hands first, but only one toss or release is allowed. Then they must hit it with one hand or arm.
- FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 12.4.2 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
Only one toss or release of the ball is allowed. Dribbling or moving the ball in the hands is permitted.
Checked 2026-10-12.
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