Active tennis warm-up with quick feet, shadow strokes, and a clear reaction to commands.
Active mobility in a half-kneeling position: mobilize hips, trunk and shoulder while building stability for tennis strokes at the same time.
Recline with band: a controlled mobility exercise for shoulder mobility, core stability, and overhead movements in tennis.
A unique visualization of the measurement of ball throw height and contact point height is shown below.
Measuring the height of the toss and contact point of Tour Professionals Read More »
Even professional players show differences in their serving motion. Take a look at the difference between Murray’s, Dimitrov.s and Raonic’s serves
Different Paths to the Same Goal – A Serve Comparison Read More »
The unbelievable range of movement variations is particularly evident on serve. In this article, we first look at the variation in Nadal and Dimitrov, at what height the ball is released (at a distance from the ground) – and then we look at the entire path of the ball to the point of impact.
Tossing hand and path of the toss until impact Read More »
The back view of the flat serve provides a great angle to observe the toss in relation to the body and the racquet path behind the body as the player swings the racquet up to the ball. Observe how the racquet remains on edge as it travels to the ball and how the player’s shoulder rotates at the last moment to square the string bed to contact.
Serve Flat (Back view) Read More »
In this beautiful photo series, we get the chance to admire Dominik Thiem’s serve. Thiem uses a platform stance, that is he does not step forward with his back foot to serve.
A fluid and flowing pendulum motion generally ensures a smooth ball toss. The speed of the backswing greatly determines, the ideal height and timing of the toss. Players usually toss the ball approximately 20 – 40 cm above the contact point, in other words, the ball descends slightly to contact.
The Serve: Timing the toss Read More »
A kick serve allows the player to spin the ball forwards akin to a topspin groundstroke. The spin allows the player to hit higher over the net thus increasing the margin of error. It also generates a very high bounce that forces the opponent to catch the ball at an uncomfortable height. In order to hit a good kick serve a right-handed player has to toss the ball farther to the left as seen in this video.
Kick Serve (Back view) Read More »
When you compare swing path of the flat, slice and kick serves, you will see that the slice and flat serve have similar swing paths and that the kick serve is different. The swing path on the kisk serve has definitely a more lateral component. Although the placing the toss in different position may benefit one swing path over the others, it is important that the player learns to hit all three serves with the same toss or at least a very similar one.
Swing Path Comparison of Flat, Slice and Kick Serves. Read More »
Learn the different phases of the tennis serve, from preparation to follow-through. Mastering this technically demanding shot is crucial for success.
Mastering the Tennis Serve: A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Technique Read More »
This video showcases a bird’s eye view of a player’s spin serve, highlighting key technical elements. Watch as the racquet-head moves from left to right to spin the ball.
Bird’s Eye View of a Player’s Spin Serve: Key Technical Elements Explained Read More »
