Serve By Design Member Survey (new members) Subscribe Full NameHow long have you been playing tennis? Less than one year 2 – 3 years 4 – 6 years 7 – 10 years More than 10 yearsHow many days a week do you play matches? 5 or more days 3-4 days 2-3 days How many days per week do you practice? 5 or more days 3-4 days 2-3 days How many hours per week do you dedicate to practicing your serve? 1-2 hours 3-4 hours 5 or more hours Less than one hourDo you work with a local Pro on your serve? Yes No OccassionalyIf you are working with a local Pro, what are the areas you are working on? The grip and grip adjustments Ball placement on the toss Establishing the ideal balance in the trophy position Rhythm and weight transfer Range of motion in swing Creating pronation into and through contact Achieving the ideal contact Reducing tension and improving the fluidity of my stroke Increasing power Developing spins Accuracy – targetingHow do you rate your overhead throwing skills? Poor – I never learned to throw Ok – I have the right idea Good – I played sports that required throwing Excellent – I have great throwing techniqueWhat other sports have you played before or in addition to tennis? Baseball / softball Football Soccer Basketball Hockey Dance / Gymnastics Running / jogging Skiing (water or snow) Other (please describe below)Please describe any other sports or activities that you have played: Mobility is a key element to serve performance. How would you rate your overall mobility? Poor – my range of motion is limited Good – I have a good range of motion Excellent – I am quite mobile in all areasHave you had significant injuries that may hinder your mobility? Please check all that apply. Lower back Upper back Mid-back Shoulder(s) Elbow Wrist Knee(s) Other (please describe below)Please describe any other injuries or conditions that may impact your serve development: What fitness activities are you performing actively outside of tennis? Check all that apply. Running / jogging Lifting weights Yoga, Pilates or similar activity StretchingDo you have a Personal Trainer? Yes NoDo you use stretch bands to develop muscle tone and mobility? Yes NoDo you have a specific warm-up routine that you perform before playing and practicing? Yes NoWhat is your biggest challenge with your Serve? (Check all that apply) Developing more power My Serve lacks accuracy – I can’t hit my target areas I can’t spin the ball the way I want to Using the Continental grip Developing pronation Creating a full range of motion Developing a smooth swing without an hitches Placing the ball accurately on my toss Keeping on balance Creating a natural rhythm Reducing tension and improving mobility Please check the areas you would like to make the most improvement on your serve: I would like to develop more power without losing control I would like to improve my accuracy – be able to get closer to my targets in competition I would like to learn to play an effective slice serve I would like to learn to play an effective topspin serve I want to improve my serve performance and at the same time reduce the chance of injuryCan you hit a Slice Serve? Yes NoCan you hit a Topspin Serve? Yes NoAccuracy: If you divide the service box into 3 equal lanes (left, right, center) can you consistently place the ball into the intended lane? Yes No SometimesDepth: Can you consistently place your serve within two feet of the service line? Yes No SometimesPower & Control: If you swing at 75% of your power capacity, can you consistently place 75% of your serves in? Yes No SometimesGOALS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please use the space below to describe your goals and additional information that will be valuable to me as your serve coach. Thank you for completing the survey. Submit
