Activity
Developing a Consistent Serve
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service
Developing a Consistent Serve
Learning Outcomes
Learn the basic grip and stance for a serve.
Practice the correct motion for the serve.
Develop a consistent first and second serve.
Description Of Activity
- Warm-up: Light jogging, arm circles, leg swings, and racket swings.
- Grip and Stance: Demonstrate the continental grip and a balanced stance, with feet shoulder-width apart and weight on the back foot.
- Motion: Break down the serve into three phases: the toss, the backswing, and the forward swing. Practice slow-motion serves without a ball.
- Ball Contact: Introduce ball contact, focusing on hitting the sweet spot of the racket.
- Drills:
- Toss and Hit: Practice tossing the ball and hitting it without any specific target.
- Target Practice: Set up targets on the court and aim to hit the ball into them.
- Serve and Volley: Practice serving and immediately moving to the net to volley the return.
Variations
Introduce different types of serves, such as flat serves, topspin serves, and slice serves.
Practice serving from different positions on the baseline.
Increase the speed of the serve to challenge players' reaction time.
Coaching Tips
Encourage a high toss to generate power and spin.
Remind players to keep their eye on the ball throughout the entire motion.
Emphasize the importance of a relaxed grip and a fluid motion.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
Equipment/Material Required
Tennis rackets
Tennis balls
Tennis court