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This research aims to examine the effect of a weight training program on the serving performance of high school volleyball players. Twenty-seven players from Vijayapur, Karnataka, India, who were also high school volleyball players, were randomly assigned to three equal groups of nine. The groups included: Experimental Group I (WR), which engaged in resistance exercises using their own body weight; Experimental Group II (WRS), which combined resistance exercises with weights and specific volleyball skills; and Group III (CG), which served as the control group with no additional training. The participants underwent pre-test evaluations of their serving abilities using the AAHPER Volleyball Serving Test, with performance measured in points. Over twelve weeks, the experimental groups followed their respective weight training programs. Post-test serving performance scores were collected after the training period. Statistical analyses using ANOVA and ANCOVA were conducted to determine significant differences in serving skills among the groups. The LSD post hoc test was employed when the ANOVA F-value indicated significance, with a 0.05 level of confidence set for all statistical tests. The findings highlight the value of combining resistance training with skill-specific practice to enhance serving performance in volleyball. Coaches and trainers are encouraged to integrate both resistance training and skill drills into their programs to achieve optimal performance improvements. Future research could explore the long-term effects of these training methods and their applicability to actual game performance.