Classic Serve Footwork (ala Stan Smith): Lining up with toes nearly on the flight line (yellow) it begins with weight on the front foot. One rocks onto the back foot then forward again as the …

The technique of the basic tennis serve form the foundation for the different types of serves such as the kick serve and slice serve. We will use still images of Andy Roddick’s serve to illustrate …

Jun 21, 2021 · Platform serve stance means that during the serve, your feet are not moving and are approximately a shoulder's width apart.

Mar 1, 2024 · If you want to improve your tennis serve technique, it’s essential to understand the fundamentals of serve mechanics. In this section, we’ll discuss the grip, stance and body …

In this article, I’ll be discussing foot faults, including what they are, why they matter, and how to prevent them. Explore my channel and videos. A foot fault occurs when a server’s foot touches …

Players often position their feet in either a platform stance (feet roughly shoulder-width apart) or a pinpoint stance (bringing the back foot up closer to the front foot). A stable foundation helps …

Mar 22, 2013 · So I've been told by a few knowledgeable and respected teaching pros that at the amateur level, there's no need for feet to leave the ground during a serve. If you can't serve a …

Here’s a look at seven tips to improve your tennis serve. 1. Master Your Stance. When serving, the first thing you need to consider before you even think about bouncing that tennis ball and …

Apr 21, 2020 · Sometimes one foot does not seem to push on the ground, ??. The serving technique of Pete Sampras is one successful footwork and jump technique that is particularly …

9 Feet Tall For A No Spin Serve? Years ago there was a misconception, perhaps more appropriately termed "tennis lore," that you had to be 9 feet tall to get a flat (no spin) serve in. …

Feb 5, 2025 · Great servers have realized that power and pace are not the end-all and be-all, and that their killer shots must be backed up with a solid return game. ... with a lot of quality, at my …

2 days ago · ABSTRACT. We examined the influence of court side and target location of the ball on the coordination and control of the tennis serve. Five male and five female experienced …

3 hours ago · A new teenage superstar emerges, Britain has a top-10 star again and Miami Open talking points - this is the first edition of our weekly tennis snapshot.

2 days ago · But she is winning a higher proportion of points behind those serves — 69 percent vs. 64 — and her dominance ratio, which divides the percentage of return points won by the …

1 day ago · “Much faster surface. Yeah, it was a good match for me. Again, he’s gained a lot of confidence. He’s been improving. He’s a lefty. Great serve. I think he’s been serving well this ...