Serve Technique

Myth Busted – “Carve” For Slice

The phrase "carve the side of the ball" is constantly used to describe what should be done to create slice on a serve but it does NOT happen in reality! If people want to use that phrase to explain what a slice serve "feels like" that's one thing, but I feel that its

Pronate on ALL Serves

I've heard it suggested many times in many different places that pronation should not be used on all different types of serves. Today's video lesson will demonstrate otherwise. I'm a strong believer that pronation is in fact a vital part of the service motion and something that all players should be working on

Baseball Pitch vs Tennis Serve

Exactly how similar are a baseball pitch and a tennis serve? Find out in today's video lesson! Tim Lincecum slow motion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVAjxBb6HLY Comments? Questions? Leave them down below. Thanks for watching!

Serve Like Joe Montana

Many people assume that the best way to throw a football "spiral" is to turn their hand to the inside as they release the ball - just like they think "carving" around the side of a tennis ball will give them a great slice serve. Both are false! In this video I explain

“Wrist Snap” Myth Busted – Serve Lesson

If you've been around tennis any length of time at all you've undoubtedly heard somebody (either a player or coach) suggest that "wrist snap" is super important to a good serve. Good wrist movement is definitely important, but did you know that top pros don't "snap" their wrists like most people think? Today's

Tennis Serve: Consistency and Confidence

So many recreational tennis players would kill to be able to confidently step up to the line and accelerate at a second serve. In this video I will show you a practice drill that I use myself to work on my accuracy, consistency, and confidence in my serve, something that you absolutely can't have too

Serve Progressions Part 1 of 3

In this three part series you will learn 6 progressions to build up your serve technique correctly! Video 1 goes over the correct usage of the continental grip as well as training movements to develop a correct contact point. Make sure to check out parts 2 and 3!

Serve Progressions Part 2 of 3

In this three part series you will learn 6 progressions to build up your serve technique correctly! Video 2 goes over the third and forth progressions which involve making contact with a toss, and then finally following through from an abbreviated starting position. Make sure to check out parts 1 and 3!

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