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Jump Serve Build

The jump serve broken into four stages, starting with the toss alone.

Quick look

15 minutes 28 playersAdvanced

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Learn the jump serve one piece at a time, starting with the toss.

01

Set it up

  1. One player at a time, well behind the end line.
  2. A ball cart nearby.
02

Run the drill

  1. Toss only for 10 reps, landing the ball 8 to 10 feet in front.
  2. Add the approach and catch the ball in the air.
  3. Then full swing from close range, then from the end line.
03

What to say

  • The toss decides everything.
  • Fix the toss before the swing.
  • Get behind the ball, not under it.
04

How to score it

Only advance a stage after 5 clean reps.

05

Make it harder

  1. Add zone targets, then serve under a score pressure situation.