The Five Worst Serve Tips and Myths you Must Avoid!

In today’s video we go over some of the most common serve tips and phrases we hear amongst club pros and coaches that are completely WRONG!

1. Down together up together When you complete the “rock back” position, the non dominant arm or left arm for right handers will actually rise first while the playing arm will come up second. This will allow you to get in good alignment for your trophy position during your serve.

2. Scratch your back. This phrase will make you have a “hitch” or “stop” in your serve that can really mess your serve momentum up. The racket should naturally fall and rise behind your back with no pausing.

3. Serve off back leg. Do not serve with your weight on the back leg. When you are in the trophy position your back heel should be slightly off the ground with your weight neutral between both legs.

4. Snapping the wrist. When you play your serve, you should not think about “wristing” your serve. You see wrist movement with the pros, but it is ulnur deviation. The wrist does not break but releases and relaxes. It does not snap.

5. Finish serve across the body. When you finish your contact point on your serve your racket will actually travel to the right for right-handers first, then fall down to the side and to the left across your body afterward.

This video will really help you regardless of your skill level!

4 Comments

  1. For years I have noodles with my serv motion. Lessons had never provided me with much satisfaction . Too many different directions. Finally,
    I found your videos. Thank you! My serve is now my asset. Problem! It was my toss!! EUREKA!!!!

    1. Hi Ingrid, Thanks for sharing your success story with me! I am so glad to know my serve instruction has helped your serve become an asset! Take care and stay tuned to PPT! Kindly, John

  2. John, is tucking the tossing arm in to your body upon striking the ball recommended? Big thing with Vic.

    Ron

    1. Hi Ron, Yes believe the tuck (or lock) of the tossing arm is a key piece. However, the timing and movement pattern from the toss extension is just as important. Thanks, John

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