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Wall Serve

A wall and a tape line let beginners get serving reps without chasing balls.

Quick look

6 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 a serving contact without chasing balls across the gym.

01

Set it up

  1. Stand about 20 feet from a wall.
  2. Mark a tape line at net height.
02

Run the drill

  1. Serve into the wall above the tape line.
  2. Take 10 serves and count how many clear the line.
  3. Step back as your accuracy improves.
03

What to say

  • Firm, flat hand.
  • Contact the middle of the ball.
  • Follow through toward your target.
04

How to score it

10 serves, count how many clear the line.

05

Make it harder

  1. Step back to full serving distance from the wall.