How to get a better tennis serve (FAST)

About this episode

This episode teaches listeners how to improve their tennis serve toss with a simple 4-step system.

Struggling with an inconsistent tennis serve toss? Ball flying behind you, way out in front, or never landing in the same place twice? Your toss controls your entire serve – get it wrong, and you’re fighting double faults, weak second serves, and even arm pain.In this video, you’ll learn a simple 4-step system to build a pro-level toss that makes your whole serve smoother, easier, and more powerful. We’ll break down exactly how to relax your arm, where your toss should land, and the simple checkpoints you can use to fix it today.What you’ll learn 👇1️⃣ Why the toss is the most overlooked part of the tennis serve – and why pros make it look effortless.2️⃣ How to keep your tossing arm relaxed and straight, and follow through instead of stopping your hand.3️⃣ The difference between a smooth lift vs. a throw – and how to “place” the ball in the air like a fragile egg or water balloon.4️⃣ The simple freeze & check drill to see if your toss is landing in front of your lead foot in the sweet spot.5️⃣ The 10-toss cone drill to build consistency without even hitting a ball.6️⃣ The simple “release at eye level” cue to fix tosses that go too far forward or behind you.7️⃣ A bonus net…

Topics covered

• tennis
• serve
• toss
• training
• drills

Keywords

• tennis serve
• toss drills
• serve consistency
• arm relaxation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: tennis racket

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