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Answered July 17, 2009 in Volleyball

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Patty Costlow asked:

Are there any recommended 'conditioning' exercises for girls wanting to strengthen their overhand serve in volleyball?

Kelsie’s answer:

I was currently last year a sophmore playing varsity volleyball and i was one of the best servers in our league. People have said that your abs legs and arm muscles help and thats fine you can try those things. But while you are getting ready to server... Continue reading »

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1. You would want to be careful with your follow through. If you are doing a top-spin serve (which sounds like what you are doing) or a float serve (which is what we teach our players) you still want your follow through to be at your side, not across your body. Too much follow through will cause the ball to go into the net rather than over it. Stopping your hand high will help prevent this.
  
  Amy Voigt · August 26, 2009
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Answered July 17, 2009 in Softball

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Sarah Kovall asked:

How do you deal with a coach that will play his own daughter in a position over a girl that has more talent at the same position?

Kelsie’s answer:

If it is a school team then you should go personally and talk to your athletic director. They may be able to make some changes but in the meantime try even harder and get better. If its just like a summer thing then talk to your coach and even talk to ... Continue reading »

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