Use this coaching plan to power up your player's serving, as well as their ability to recover quickly and punish their opponent.
Serving is one of the most important parts of any tennis match as it is the start of each point. A good serve can give you a major advantage in games.
While starting each point with an effective serve is highly important, it is also extremely valuable for players to be able to recover quickly and be in a position ready to face whatever their opponent throws at them with their return. That's why we also work on your player's positioning after serving, as too often players like to stare at the ball after they serve.
Give your players an advantage in games and get them serving with confidence.
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