Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice

Key Points

• Open Stance Serve Drill (for Coiling + Toss):
  Stand facing the net in an open stance, turn your body first to create coil, then toss and serve without stepping.

  • • Promotes proper coiling and shoulder rotation

    • Helps train the toss to land on the correct (right) side of your head

    • Mimics full motion serve timing without relying on footwork

   

• "Succession" Serving Game (Accuracy Left to Right):

  • • Start with a wide serve to the far left side of the service box

    • Each serve must land to the right of the previous one to score

    • Miss long, left, or into the net and your score resets

    • Trains precision, spin control, and progressive targeting

• First & Second Serve Switching Drill:

  • • Choose a primary first serve target (e.g., wide slice)

    • Choose a primary second serve target (e.g., body)

    • Serve until you miss → switch to second serve until you hit your target

    • Once you land a second serve, you’re back to first serve

    • Great for simulating match-like pressure and target discipline