Serving

Underhand Serve

Things to do

• Stand facing the net with the foot opposite the hitting hand forward.
• The ball is held at waist level.
• Lean forward as you swing your arm forward quickly and contact the ball.
• The player hits underneath the ball with the fist or heel of the hand.
• The hitting arm follows through in the direction of the target.

Things to avoid

• Ball toss
• Hand holding the ball swinging up as you swing at the ball

Overhand Serve

Things to do

• Ready Stance
  • Stand facing the net with the foot opposite the hitting hand forward.
  • The ball is held at waist level.
• Bow And Arrow
  • Elbow and hand are at shoulder height or above throughout the entire serving motion.
• Consistent Toss
  • With firm wrist, toss the ball 18 inches above head – so that the ball falls to the spot just inside of the lead foot and in line with the hitting shoulder.
• Shift
  • Shift weight to lead foot, or step forward, as you hit the ball
• Swing Fast to target
  • Wrist firm throughout serve
  • Contact with heel of hand through middle back of ball
  • The contact should sound like a “thud”, not a “slap” sound
  • Hand follows ball to target.
  • Finish with hand alongside or within body line.

Things to avoid

• Extra motions
• High ball toss