Improve accuracy and power on your serve.
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players
Ideal : 2 players
Equipment : 1+ ball per pair
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- Start across the net from your partner at about half court. Serve to your partner so he can catch the ball without taking more than one step. He will serve back to you in the same manner.
- When you and your partner succeed (two catches in a row with only one step) you each move back one step and repeat.
Evaluation :
# of good reps.
Variations
- Rotate between players.
- Switch side.
Progression
- Athletes have to jump serve to spots rather than standing and serving.
- Athletes must bump the serve and catch the ball.
Key points
- Athletes can often gain accuracy by focusing on something in the distance that is in the same exact line as the intended serve.
- A deeper serve (or starting a little further back from the service line) will move more in the wind.