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.
Serving in Balance
This is a useful exercise to test the balance and finishing position on the serve. The player is asked to hold the finish. The player should land on the front leg with the back leg in the air. The racquet head should be pointing down in front of the body. The player should try to hold the landing for 2 …
Searching for Balance – Ball Between Feet
This is a great drill to work on improving toss accuracy and balance. The player stands at the baseline and tries to serve without moving his/her feet, pressing a ball between them. The idea is to help the player find a tossing position where the body remains in balance throughout the serve.
Understanding Spin on the Serve
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.
The Backswing on the Serve
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.”
The Correct Footwork on the Serve
The video will describe the two acceptable stances to serve: The platform stance and the pin point stance.
The Toss
A consistent toss is one of the most important aspects of the serve. Here you will find several ideas to help you improve your toss.
Improving your Serve through the Right Focus
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.
Disguising the Serve
Ideally the player should learn to hit the serve in any direction off the same toss. The best way to practice this is for the coach to stand behind the player as the player serves. Once the ball is in the air, the coach will yell: T or wide. The player should serve accordingly. This drill fosters the ability to …