Win More FREE Points on Your Serve (3 Simple Fixes)

Win More FREE Points on Your Serve (3 Simple Fixes)

From Strand Tennis Center by Strand Tennis Center

January 5, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode discusses three simple tweaks to improve your serve and win more free points in tennis.

Down love-40? A great serve can flip the whole game. In this video, we break down 3 simple serve tweaks to help you win more free points, without trying to blast every serve.✅ What you’ll learn: Hide your serve with a consistent toss (stop giving away spin/placement) Use the body serve to jam returners and force weak replies Mix spin + speed (accuracy over acceleration) to keep opponents guessing 🎯 Bonus: a simple practice plan + a smarter “when to serve what” game plan (30-all, game points, etc.).Comment below: What costs you more points (toss, double faults, or predictable placement)?🎾 Train with Strand Tennis / Book a lesson: https://strandtc.com/ 👍 Like this video if you want more quick, practical tennis coaching.👉Subscribe for more tips.Chapters 00:00 Why free points matter (love-40 comeback) 00:18 Tip #1: Toss placement (don’t give it away) 01:17 Tip #2: The body serve (stop hunting aces) 01:49 Tip #3: Spin + pace variety (accuracy over power) 02:58 Drill: “throw it like a pitcher” to learn targets 03:14 Simple serve game plan (30-all + game points) 03:55 Aim for discomfort + “Rule of 10” 04:36 Quick recap #tennis #tennisserve #tennistips #tenniscoach

Topics covered

  • serve
  • tennis
  • free points
  • tactics

Keywords

  • serve tweaks
  • toss placement
  • body serve
  • spin and speed

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