In this exercise the player will serve from different distances to the net trying to hit the serve into the service box every time.
Using Ball Throws to Improve the Serve
The player will alternate throwing a tennis ball as far as possible, with fast explosive serves. The idea is to work on accelerating the arm and then transferring this motion to the serve.
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Serving in Balance
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Understanding Spin on the Serve
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo In this video you will understand how to hit the three different types of serve: flat, slice and kick. The video will use the analogy of a clock to accelerate your understanding.
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The Backswing on the Serve
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The video describes in detail the best way to take your racquet back to serve and emphasizes the importance of getting to a clean “power position.”
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The Correct Footwork on the Serve
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The video will describe the two acceptable stances to serve: The platform stance and the pin point stance.
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The Toss
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Improving your Serve through the Right Focus
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Everyone understands the importance of watching the ball in tennis but many people wrongly believe that this does not apply to the serve. Here is a drill to help you improve your tracking ability when serving.
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Disguising the Serve
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Serve plus 1 Collection
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Exercise 1 Self Feed Here is a good way to practice the serve plus the next shot without a partner or in a large group setting where everyone is working on the serve. The player serves, tosses a ball up, gets in position and …