Activity
Underhand Serve
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Volleyball
Technique: Service
Underhand Serve
Learning Outcomes
Learn correct grip and stance for underhand serve.
Develop coordination between tossing and striking the ball.
Improve consistency in serving over the net.
Build confidence in starting rallies effectively.
Description Of Activity
Starting Position:
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Non-dominant foot forward, dominant foot back.
Hold the ball in the non-dominant hand at waist height.
Grip:
The ball rests in the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Dominant hand forms a fist (thumb across fingers or flat hand with heel of palm).
Swing Motion:
Dominant hand swings back like a pendulum.
Step forward with the front foot.
Swing the hand forward and strike the bottom of the ball with the fist or palm heel.
Contact:
Hit through the center-bottom of the ball.
Keep eyes on the ball at contact.
Follow through naturally toward the target.
Drills for Practice:
Wall Serve Practice (Beginners):
Players stand 2–3 meters from a wall and practice striking the ball underhand for height and control.
Partner Serve:
Partners stand 10m apart and serve to each other, focusing on technique over power.
Target Serving:
Place cones or hoops on the opposite court.
Players try to serve into or near targets.
Over-the-Net Serving:
Players line up and take turns serving over the net into designated zones.
Variations
Step-by-Step Serving: Practice without a ball first, focusing only on swing and step.
Serve for Accuracy: Award points for hitting specific court zones.
Game Application: Mini-games start only with underhand serves.
Coaching Tips
Emphasize consistency first, power later.
Keep swing smooth, not rushed.
Step into the serve for better momentum.
Ball toss should be minimal – almost no toss, just hold steady.
Encourage players to serve with both hands in practice for balance.
Equipment/Material Required
Volleyballs (1 per 2–3 players).
Net and court.
Cones/hoops for target practice.