Category: Serving
Type: Reference
OVERHAND SERVE
How to serve: Right-handed players stand with left foot slightly ahead of right and hold the ball in the left hand. The left arm is extended at a ninety-degree angle and at shoulder height (left-handed players are exactly opposite as this). Turn palm to the ceiling and hold ball so you can see it and the court at the same time. Toss the ball about 18 inches high. Elbow and hand are at shoulder height or above throughout the motion. Keep hands locked at the wrist. Shift weight to lead foot (or step forward) as you make contact with the ball. Keep wrist firm through the serve. Contact ball with meat part of hand (lower palm) and contact is a brief punch or jab. The hand follows through the serve to target and finishes along side or within bodyline. The correct alignment is hitting shoulder-ball- target. In other words, keep the ball in between your hitting shoulder and the target you are aiming at.
Submitted by: Coach G
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