Improve Your Serve: Consistent Routine

Consistent Serve Routine

Serving is a crucial part of volleyball, and it's one skill you'll have to master without the assistance of your team mates to get the rally started. When you step up to the service line, everything hinges on your performance. It's a moment that can fill even the best players with anticipation.

Volleyball Serve Routine

Now, picture yourself at that service line. What do you do? Do you bounce the ball? Did you take a deep breath? Did you close your eyes? Serving should be a ritual, establish a consistent serve routine that's uniquely yours. It doesn't matter if you're aiming for a top spin, a float, a jump, or an underhand serve. Your pre-toss routine should always remain consistent.

Establish Your Consistent Serve Routine:

1. Start with a ball in your hand.

2. Visualize yourself sending that perfect ace across the net.

3. Time to get to work:

• How many times do you bounce the ball?

• Do you take a deep breath?

• Do you close your eyes?

4. Repeat this routine ten times.

5. Take out your phone and film yourself.

6. Commit it to memory.

7. Make adjustments to your routine during practice only, never change it up during a game. No matter if you miss your serve or not. Stick to your routine for the match.

Coachable Edge:

If your consistent serve routine gets interrupted for any reason – maybe there are substitutions, a long ref pauses, or your coach is giving instructions to your teammates – place the ball down by your feet and pick it up when you're ready to start again.

Snack Attack:

Since this mental workout was less intense, opt for a light snack. A glass of juice or lemonade sounds refreshing.

Consistent Serve Routine:

Before you down your beverage, don't forget to end with your dynamic volleyball stretching routine. This will keep you limber and reduce the risk of injury during your training.

Post Your Consistent Serve Routine:

Show off your service routine on social media and tag Coachable247. Whether you're on Instagram, TikTok, or any other platform, let the world see what you have come up with.

As we wrap up today, remember to stay open to coaching, both on and off the court. If you want to take your skills to the next level, don't hesitate to reach out and book a session.

Until tomorrow!

Coach Michelle

Volleyball Serve Toss