Beachvolleyballexercises for technique serve

• Each player stands on a mat.
• Start with serving straight ahead.
• Then serve diagonally.
• Afterwards, serve short.
• The first player who has served to all mats takes over the spot of someone on a mat or switches after an agreed time.

• Divide the players into two equal groups and place them on the backlines of the court.
• Each player must serve into two of the four corners of the court.
• The team that has everyone serve into the designated corners first, wins.
• Ensure the corners are not too small, to keep it enjoyable.

• The first player serves the ball to a specific area on the court.
• The other players must serve to the same area.
• Anyone who does not hit the target area receives a letter.
• The first player to collect all the letters of the pre-determined word loses the game.

• As long as the ball lands within the target area, any type of serve is sufficient.
• Increase the serving distance. Start at 5 metres and execute. Repeat at 6 metres and so on, especially for younger players.
• If the first player hits the target area with a jump serve, the following players must also hit the area with a jump serve.

• 1 server
• 1 receiver
• 1 setter
• 1 catcher

• Visualize an inverted triangle between the receiver and the setter, with the top at the receiver and the bottom against the net.
• Start with an easy serve.
• The pass should be directed to the corner of the triangle, most centrally in the field.
• The setter sets the ball to the other end, with a maximum distance of 2 meters.
• Use a standing basket for more accuracy.

• The coach plays the ball back to the receiver, repeat and catch or optionally play out.
• With 3 players: 1 receiver and 2 setters, coach serves.
• With 5 players: 2 setters alternate.
• With 6 players: divide into two groups and use both sides of the court.

• Work on the correct technique – turn towards the post before giving the set.
• Provide the set in a dynamic movement along the attacker's shoulder line.
• Use a standing leg in a slight lunge position to initiate the setup.

• Start with a very easy serve for consistent passes.
• Increase passing pressure with a more difficult serve.
• Let the setter start from a deeper point in the field.
• Let the setter start from a blocking position.
• Vary with set targets; increase or decrease the distance to the target, shift the target per set.
• Aim for 5 perfect passes and setups in a row.
• Engage the partner by providing feedback or by attacking the ball without jumping.

• Divide the players into two equal teams.
• Place each team on the baseline of their half of the court.

• Each team member must serve from two of the four corners of the court.
• The team that first has all players serve from the correct corners wins.
• Ensure the corners are not too small to keep it challenging and fun.

• Strikes to the free space .
• Variation in the type of service: tight, high and deep, jump, short. 
• Do 6 serves and change.
• Point count

• Make 2 equal groups and place them on the back lines of the field.
• Each person must have served in 2 of the 4 corners of the field.
• If everyone on the team has done that, they have won.

• Make 2 equal groups and place them on the back lines of the field.
• Each person must have served in 2 of the 4 corners of the field.
• If everyone on the team has done that, they have won.

• The first player serves the ball to a certain area in the field.
• The other players must serve to the same area.
• Whoever does not hit the target area gets a letter.
• The first player to collect all the letters of the pre-conceived word has lost the game.

Adjustments

• As long as the ball is within the target area, any type of service will do.
• Increase the distance of the service.
• Start at 5 metres and execute.
• Repeat at 6 metres and so on.
• Especially with younger players.
• If the first player hits the target area with a jump service, the following players must also hit the area with a jump service

• 1 server, 1 passer, 1 playmaker, 1 finisher.
• Between the passer and the setter an inverted triangle can be visualized.
• The top of the triangle lies near the passer, the bottom against the net.
• Start the exercise with an easier serve.
• The pass should be sent to the corner of the triangle, which is the most middle of the court.
• The setter sets the ball to the other end.
• The distance between them is max 2 meters.
• To work more accurately a standing basket can be used.
• Continuation: Instead of a basket the coach plays the ball back to the passer, repeats and catches / plays out if necessary.
• With 3 players use 1 passer and 2 setters; coach serves.
• With 5 players you let 2 playmakers alternate.
• With 6 players divide the game in two groups and use both sides of the court.

• Work on the correct technique - turning in towards the post, before the set is given, helps with the execution.
• The set should be given in a dynamic movement in the attacker's shoulder line.
• The most common is to work with a standing leg (front leg) in a small lunge position with the legs initiating the set up.

Adjustments

• The service of the 1st ball can be very easy so that the passer can deliver a good pass every time.
• Increase the pass rush by making the service more difficult.
• Have the setter start from a deeper point in the court.
• Have the setter start from block position.
• Vary set goals; increase the distance to the goal or decrease the goal, shift the goal per set.
• Try to get 5 perfect passes and setups in a row.
• Involve the partner in the exercise by giving feedback, or by having the ball attacked without a jump.

• Serve the ball with a different target each time:
  • Target 1: A precise area where you want to serve the ball (e.g., put the hoop there)
  • Target 2: A wide area where you want to serve the ball
  • Goal 3: A limited internal target, e.g. the feel of the ball in your fingers
  • Goal 4: A wide internal target, e.g. watching the ball in your hands

Adjustments

• Creating a smaller target
• Serving from different positions