Tennis Pre and Post Serve
Scoring Rubric for Serve in Tennis
Skill Criteria (1 pt for each done correctly)
Grip
- Right hand index knuckle on second bevel.
Foot Placement
- Point left foot toward right net post or, if left handed, right foot toward left net post.
- Back foot in comfortable position
Toss
- Hold ball in finger pads
- Hold the ball down by leg
- Gently toss the ball high
- Keep arm straight all the way up
- Hold arm up until ball contacts racket
Stroking Action
- Hit high and in front of you
- Racket motion is just like throwing a ball
Follow-Through
- Arm action comes across the body
- The shoulder of the arm that hits the serve replaces where the other shoulder was
Recommended Skill Analysis Tasks
Written Analysis: Analyze the following
- Stage: Identify the stage of the skill that is exhibited (e.g. beginner, intermediate, expert).
- Stage Characteristics: Describe 2-3 features of the movement on the video that is characteristic of the stage identified.
- What to Change: Identify and describe the most important aspect of the skill that will need to be changed for the subject to improve.
- Cue: Write the single most important verbal instructional cue to help the performer improve.
Video Annotations
- Download the original video
- Set up a YouTube account and upload
- Go to the My Videos section and choose Annotations
- Copy the link provided for the video.
- Return to the comment form and share your work by pasting the link in the comment field.