Fixing the serve toss before a big match

The situation

A player is preparing for a club final and wants to improve their first serve. They have been missing most of their first serves due to a toss that drifts right and low. The player's coach and practice video have identified this issue, and the player needs to decide how to fix it. The player values winning clean and sees results as the only honest scoreboard. They have a strong desire to win the title, especially after a previous injury. The club final is approaching, and the player needs to make a decision quickly. The player's current practice routine is not yielding the desired results, and they need to make a change to improve their first serve.

What they weighed

• Fix the toss with a daily drill

  Chosen

• Hit harder to force errors

• Serve more baskets each week

What they decided

Fix the toss with a daily drill

Why

The player chooses to fix the toss with a daily drill because it addresses the root cause of the problem without straining their shoulder. They believe that by fixing the toss, they can improve their first serve without relying on brute force. The player is motivated by their desire to win the title and is willing to put in the practice to achieve it. They also value the idea of winning clean, which means improving their technique rather than relying on power or luck.

The first step

The player will start by chalking a target on their garage wall and practicing their toss every morning, aiming to hit the target with fifty balls. They will also use a phone reminder and a scoring app to track their progress and stay motivated.

How they would know it worked

The player will measure their success by tracking the number of first serves that land in across the next two matches, aiming for a rate of six in ten or better.

How it turned out

Not known yet. The result is added here when it comes in.