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Target Serving

Servers aim at large court zones and build a repeatable pre-serve routine.

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12 minutes 218 playersNew to the game · Beginner · Intermediate

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

What players are learning

Serve consistently into chosen zones without sacrificing control.

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Where everyone starts

Serve from behind the end line and aim through the court, not just over the net.

Court setup for this drillA server stands behind one end line and serves across the net toward two target zones in the deep corners.serveServer12
Player Tosser or server Target
01

Set it up

  1. Mark three large target zones on the opposite court.
  2. Spread servers safely along the end line.
02

Run the drill

  1. Call a zone before each serve.
  2. One point is awarded for an in-bounds serve; two for the called zone.
  3. Complete three rounds of five serves.
03

What to say

  • Use the same routine every time.
  • Toss in front of your hitting shoulder.
  • Finish your hand through the target.