Second-Serve Kick Ladder

Build a reliable kick second serve with net clearance and margin.

• Players1
• Time15 min
• EquipmentBasket of balls, rope or string above the net (optional)

Setup: Optional: string a rope about 3 ft above the tape. Serve from the baseline.

1. Serve kick serves aiming over the rope.
2. Count consecutive serves in.
3. If you miss, start the count again.
4. Goal: 10 in a row in each court.

Coaching cues

• Toss above the head
• Brush from 7 to 1 o'clock
• Stay sideways longer

Common mistakes

• Toss too far in front
• Flattening out under pressure

Progression: Add a target: kick serves must land in the backhand half of the box.

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