With their non-hitting hand, kids should toss the ball in the air slightly in front of them. Their tossing hand shouldn't move too much and the ball shouldn't go too high. If the ball is thrown very high, then it will be moving faster and more difficult to hit. Aim for about 2ft (.6m) above the head and about 2ft (.6m) in front of them. The key to a good serve is to keep it simple. It should all be one smooth, fluid movement. Kids need to take a large step forward in the direction that they wish to hit the ball. This will help them to generate enough power to hit the ball over the net. They should step forward with the foot on the same side as their hitting hand. Their hitting arm should be extended above their head and they should hit the ball with the heel of their hand. This will help the ball to go the furthest without spinning. The arm should follow through after hitting the ball until the hand is down by their thigh. The hand should be completely open when hitting the ball. The ball should be hit as it is descending from its toss. The kids should reach up towards the ball to make sure their arm is fully extended. They can stand several feet away from a wall and practice serving the ball against the wall. They can form pairs with one child on each side of the net and practice hitting it over. The key to getting a good serve is lots and lots of practice. The toss, step, and hit should all happen in one fluid motion. Some kids won't be able to serve across the full court. You can have them stand closer to the net so that they can practice hitting the ball over. To serve the ball underhand, they can toss the ball and step forward, but they will move their hitting hand down by their side and then swing it forward instead raising it up in the air. They will hit the ball over the net with their fist. This method is the easiest for making contact with the ball. An underhand serve is easier for younger players, but they should still be practicing the overhand serve so that they can learn it and be able to do it eventually.
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One-sentence summary -- Show them how to toss the ball. Teach them to step towards the ball. Have them make contact with the ball. Have them practice serving. Teach an underhand serve if they aren't able to do an overhand serve.

Q: Your primary duty as manager is to make the hotel profitable. You need to use your own records and industry research to forecast busy travel times. You should know the customary rates for hotels like yours and set your rates accordingly to be competitive. You need to set prices low enough to encourage business but high enough to earn money. Adjust as needed. A good budget should be a fluid tool for your business. If you need to increase income, you may need to adjust prices. During slow travel periods, you might decrease rates to encourage business. During busy times, rates can go up. If finances are not a strength of yours, you may be able to find individual classes at a nearby hotel management college program. As the hotel manager, you will be responsible for the hotel's financial success. You will be expected either to create an operating budget or at least apply a budget that has been set for you. You must be comfortable working with numbers, reading and applying a budget, and planning for the hotel's financial success. An MBA is not required but is increasingly useful in becoming a hotel manager. Working with a budget includes the following specific details: Forecast expected income. You will need to read industry reports and follow trends in the market to plan ahead for sales. Plan your expenses. You should be able to match your needs to your expected customer flow. As the number of guests increases, your need for expendable supplies will likely increase. You will also have certain fixed expenses (utilities, salaries, maintenance) that you must manage. You will be responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment for the hotel. You should know your suppliers and generate positive relationships. Make your payments on time. Study the industry and get to know the products and prices that are available. If you make occasional visits to the supplier's office, you can personalize the relationship even more. This can lead to better service. Usually, you will want to build steady relationships with suppliers, so you are not constantly making up new orders for supplies. Occasionally, however, you should study the market and see if other suppliers might work better for you. If you have a longstanding relationship with one dealer, but someone else is offering better prices, you may want to ask your first dealer to match the price. This can help you keep expenses down. If you are part of a chain, then other people may be involved in the overall marketing. But you will certainly play a role in advancing the company's brand and image. You need to know your hotel's strengths as well as its weaknesses. Help develop a direction and focus for your hotel, and train your staff to follow it. For example, if you manage a Motel 6, you should realize that you are not a luxury brand. Nevertheless, you can encourage your staff to maintain a clean, comfortable atmosphere where guests will feel welcome. If you are managing a top-level luxury hotel, you will uphold higher standards. Train your staff to meet those standards.
A: Set and meet sales and profit targets. Operate within the hotel's budget. Build relationships with suppliers. Advance your brand.

Article: Find a person who can hold you accountable to do what you say you are planning on doing, despite how you feel or the doubt you have. Accountability can be as simple as just sending a text daily stating that you accomplished your goal for the day. Sometimes, self-doubt creeps in when you feel incompetent in a certain area. As you work to stop self-doubt, it can help to hone your abilities in key areas of your life. You might do this by joining a professional development organization, taking a certification course, or reading books relating to your industry. Having an ongoing conversation with those around you about your talents and abilities can stop self-doubt in its tracks. Frequently, people avoid discussing areas in their lives in which they feel insecure. When you purposely bring these areas into focus, the self-doubt will gradually disappear. Plus, feedback helps you see both the positive and negative aspects of your abilities. The next time you catch yourself caught in a web of self-doubt, reach out to someone for feedback. For instance, you might say to your partner, "I feel like you are avoiding me. Have I done something wrong?" for chronic self-doubt. Whether your self-doubt is a recent issue or it stems from childhood insecurity, you must reach out for help if it's undermining your goals. A professional therapist will be able to help you see your situation from a different perspective and offer practical tips for overcoming negative thought patterns.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find someone to hold you accountable. Enhance your skills. Seek feedback from others. See a therapist