Activity
Serve Practice
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
Serve Practice
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn the correct grip and technique for serving.
Students will be able to consistently serve the ball into the court.
Description Of Activity
Warm-up:
Light jog around the court
Arm circles, leg swings
Shadow serving
Grip: Demonstrate the continental grip for serving.
Technique: Explain the phases of the serve: the stance, the toss, the swing, and the follow-through.
Practice: Have students practice serving against a wall or into a net.
Game Play: Incorporate serving into short games to simulate match play.
Cool Down: Static stretches, such as calf stretches, hamstring stretches, and quadriceps stretches.
Deep breathing exercises.
Variations
Underarm serve
Overarm serve with a different spins
Coaching Tips
Encourage students to toss the ball consistently.
Remind students to contact the ball at the highest point.
Provide feedback on their serve mechanics.
Equipment/Material Required
Tennis rackets
Tennis balls