Serve Correction with Top Junior Rex Kulman (Age 11)

Key Points

• Start to work on hitting different spots and using the hands when your player is executing on the fundamentals
• Try and have a purpose with every serve you hit in practice or matches
• See if the player can self-correct before making changes
• Hand feed a ball after the serve so the player is landing and recovering correctly for the next shot and then progressing on to hand feeding and live ball
• Good technique can carry the risk of injury when the player can hit at 120 mph at the age of 15 or 16 when their body is not ready and they over serve
• Bad technique can also cause injury as the serve is not hit in an efficient way causing problems
• With an 11 year old like Rex, it’s vital to map out the next 6 to 8 years and have a detailed periodization plan to avoid injuries