how do i teach 9 and 10 year olds to serve

how do i teach 9 and 10 year olds to serve

Try coaching the movement in stages, starting with a basic underarm throw (attached) and then then gradually increase the distance.

Start with just an underarm throw, then an underarm hit over the net and as players grow in confidence move onto an overarm hitting technique).

Kids this young have not developed strong shoulders yet. make sure you use a volleylite ball only. Another item is to start with a side arm serve like a baseball bat. They can get more distance on the ball. Over head serve can damage the rotater cup area if you use a regular volleyball. Start them all doing push up at home. have them keep a chart of their progress and reard them for reaching goals set by them and not the coach.