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Toss Consistency

Serving tosses only, no contact, until the ball lands on the same spot every time.

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5 minutes 118 playersNew to the game · Beginner

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

What players are learning

Learn to place a serving toss in the same spot every time.

01

Set it up

  1. Players spread along the end line with a ball.
  2. No contact in this drill.
02

Run the drill

  1. Toss the ball up in front of your hitting shoulder.
  2. Let it land on the floor without hitting it.
  3. Check that it lands about a step in front of your tossing foot.
03

What to say

  • Lift it, do not throw it.
  • Same spot every time.
  • Toss in front of your hitting shoulder.
04

How to score it

8 of 10 tosses landing within a foot of each other.

05

Make it harder

  1. Add the arm swing but let the ball drop untouched, so the swing path is grooved.