There’s a saying in tennis: “You’re only as good as your first serve.” The serve may be the most important shot in a tennis player’s arsenal, and it's an important skill for players to master. How can you hone your serve for more strength and accuracy? It all comes down to training and technique. In IMG Academy's tennis serve drills video, our coaches focus on the proper training needed to become a better tennis player.
What You’ll Learn
This video introduces three tennis serve drills. Watch how the player performs each drill and follow along with instruction on the importance of relaxing the hand and maintaining the proper form and stance to develop a powerful serve. IMG Academy tennis coach Pat Harrison breaks down each drill to provide a comprehensive tutorial for players looking to improve their serve:
- Relaxing the Hand
- Toss Location
- Figuring Out the Stance
The first drill, Relaxing the Hand, shows the importance of having a loose arm and hand through the swing to develop a strong serve.
In the Toss Location Drill, players focus on practicing their first and second serve tosses, emphasizing the differences in placement of the arms, shoulders, and feet.
The Figuring Out the Stance Drill highlights the different foot stances used by the pros to help generate momentum and get elevation during the serve.
Watch the Video
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