I am really messing up on this step I mean.....I am right handed and my right foot is the one I step onto just as I push up and hit the ball. I can serve consistently but I have never seen anyone do that so obviously theres something wrong there. Can anyone tell me what problems will I have by serving like that and how to get that right? Thank you!
I thought the racqett drops before it goes up again because you push up with your legs. It is a consequence of you pushing up with your legs, like a throughing motion. But you do not drop the racquet on purpose prior. Am I right?
i dont get how to fully push off your legs by the time your racket drops down, when i do it, my legs are bending when my racket drops down. PLZ help me(;
I teach tennis and 12 is a good time to start them on the footwork. At this stage they usually have enough coordination and the basics down and will only benefit from the footwork. However, it will be very hard in the beginning and will take time to develop.
Is there no way to serve without bending one's knees too much? That is harmful to the knees, look at Nadal's knees, they've started to become arthritic, to think he's still very young. What about for those who are in the range of 40 above?
You can try without bending the knees, but you'll end up with a less powerful, and less accurate serve. i dont think there are any stationary servers out there.
I think part of the problem with Rafa's knees is that he bends really low on most of his baseline hits, and he strains them too hard when running for the ball.
did you jump slightly when you straightened your legs? or is your tip of your toe touching the ground? or your 'full' toe is still on the ground? because I tried pushing by my toes didn't jump off the ground!
It was video 8, but I think you're saying weight evenly distributed prior to launch/jump and then transitions to the front foot with the swing/follow through. Is that right?
I don't think we said the weight is on your front foot. Can you point me to the video in question? Your weight should be even on both feet in the trophy pose.
Hi. I have a question. I'm having trouble with the leg push. I noticed that at the end of the serve your whole body is facing the net but in the leg push you're completely sideways to the net. Do you rotate your body toward the net as you push off your legs? Because I remember you saying your supposed to be facing sideways to the net when you push off your legs. Sorry, this is really confusing me. It would help if you could answer my question. Thank you :D
When you toss and get ready to hit, you still stay sideways.
However, during the middle of the swing, you twist your upper body (shoulders) into the ball. Remember, tennis isn't just swinging your arms. It's about swinging your upper body together with your arms.
Well the timing is important because you are trying to create as much racket head speed as possible. The timing taught in this video allows the power / energy / momentum generated by your legs to be transferred into the racket at the moment of contact.
@FYB2007 will i cant figure out whats wrong with my forehnd i think its from my contact point to my follow through i think its mainly my follow through
Huh? It's not a kick serve. The leg push is used for all serves. The difference between a kick, flat, and slice serve are only in 2 points:
(1) Racquet grip and pronation
(2) Ball toss placement.
The movement should stay all the same. Sure, in kick serve, you arch your back a bit more, but that's because the ball toss is further behind your head than normal tosses.
I was just wondering, if you push off with ur legs at the same time that you start to swing your racket upwards, would that give more power? Maybe a little bit of topspin (still mostly flat, but with a little topspin)?
82 -- try freezing in the trophy pose position... holding it for a few seconds. that will pretty much force you to equally distribute the weight on the balls of each foot. otherwise, you'll fall over!
I am really messing up on this step I mean.....I am right handed and my right foot is the one I step onto just as I push up and hit the ball. I can serve consistently but I have never seen anyone do that so obviously theres something wrong there. Can anyone tell me what problems will I have by serving like that and how to get that right? Thank you!
enigma81581 6 months ago
THANK GOD! love your videos, got into tennis!!!!!!!!!!
Zaeshas 7 months ago
uhm I have a question can i not jump on my serve and it still be correct if so how do i alter my preperation
TheCountryfan44 7 months ago
@FYB2007 i have just subscribed to yur account , i am a beginner and i haven't got a good server plz hellp me what can i do to improve??????
alijaafary 10 months ago
hi, when you push off, both legs or the back leg drives?
cobol11111 1 year ago
are you allowed to jump when you serve?
caljenlou 1 year ago
I thought the racqett drops before it goes up again because you push up with your legs. It is a consequence of you pushing up with your legs, like a throughing motion. But you do not drop the racquet on purpose prior. Am I right?
oskyalemao09 1 year ago
will i cant figure out whats wrong with my forehnd i think its from my contact point to my follow through i think its mainly my follow through
DMNMProductions 1 year ago
complicated o.o
vviivviiaannaa 1 year ago
study these vids . they will make you pro. i promise
Filender 2 years ago
i dont get how to fully push off your legs by the time your racket drops down, when i do it, my legs are bending when my racket drops down. PLZ help me(;
ANUjAx3 2 years ago
You push off when you're about to reach and hit the ball
kenjinto 2 years ago
can kids like 12 y/o can do this tips?
rockiztangitlog 2 years ago
I teach tennis and 12 is a good time to start them on the footwork. At this stage they usually have enough coordination and the basics down and will only benefit from the footwork. However, it will be very hard in the beginning and will take time to develop.
btboye 2 years ago
Thanks for enlightening me. I love playing tennis and these tips are most welcome.
gracetolentino 2 years ago
Is there no way to serve without bending one's knees too much? That is harmful to the knees, look at Nadal's knees, they've started to become arthritic, to think he's still very young. What about for those who are in the range of 40 above?
gracetolentino 2 years ago
You can try without bending the knees, but you'll end up with a less powerful, and less accurate serve. i dont think there are any stationary servers out there.
I think part of the problem with Rafa's knees is that he bends really low on most of his baseline hits, and he strains them too hard when running for the ball.
AJD09FB 2 years ago
did you jump slightly when you straightened your legs? or is your tip of your toe touching the ground? or your 'full' toe is still on the ground? because I tried pushing by my toes didn't jump off the ground!
enkii82 2 years ago
It was video 8, but I think you're saying weight evenly distributed prior to launch/jump and then transitions to the front foot with the swing/follow through. Is that right?
tennismike22 2 years ago
Well you land on your front foot. That's well after you've hit -- the trophy pose occurs earlier in the motion.
FYB2007 2 years ago 2
Question...one of your video says weight is on front foot like Andy Roddick and this one says evenly distributed. What is better for the serve?
tennismike22 2 years ago
I don't think we said the weight is on your front foot. Can you point me to the video in question? Your weight should be even on both feet in the trophy pose.
FYB2007 2 years ago
Hi. I have a question. I'm having trouble with the leg push. I noticed that at the end of the serve your whole body is facing the net but in the leg push you're completely sideways to the net. Do you rotate your body toward the net as you push off your legs? Because I remember you saying your supposed to be facing sideways to the net when you push off your legs. Sorry, this is really confusing me. It would help if you could answer my question. Thank you :D
tennisluver234 2 years ago
When you serve, yes, you start sideways.
When you toss and get ready to hit, you still stay sideways.
However, during the middle of the swing, you twist your upper body (shoulders) into the ball. Remember, tennis isn't just swinging your arms. It's about swinging your upper body together with your arms.
Hope that helps. =) Happy hitting.
tenishotshot 2 years ago
lol i only have a flat and a kick but my kick is to weak
Kevinxnam10 3 years ago
FYB2007 not that im questioning ur guide but whats so important about simultaneous leg push
ForgedAnonymous17 3 years ago
Well the timing is important because you are trying to create as much racket head speed as possible. The timing taught in this video allows the power / energy / momentum generated by your legs to be transferred into the racket at the moment of contact.
FYB2007 3 years ago
@FYB2007 will i cant figure out whats wrong with my forehnd i think its from my contact point to my follow through i think its mainly my follow through
DMNMProductions 1 year ago
@FYB2007 Tim's left leg toe was on ground does dat mean major acceleration cum frm right foot wit sum help of left fooT??
astronomeraman 5 months ago
Is this how your supposed to serve? or is it a prefrence?
Kevinxnam10 3 years ago
its a preference; its the kick serve but most people use it as a second serve b/c its so effective-u should try it
ForgedAnonymous17 3 years ago
Huh? It's not a kick serve. The leg push is used for all serves. The difference between a kick, flat, and slice serve are only in 2 points:
(1) Racquet grip and pronation
(2) Ball toss placement.
The movement should stay all the same. Sure, in kick serve, you arch your back a bit more, but that's because the ball toss is further behind your head than normal tosses.
tenishotshot 2 years ago
I was just wondering, if you push off with ur legs at the same time that you start to swing your racket upwards, would that give more power? Maybe a little bit of topspin (still mostly flat, but with a little topspin)?
Mrmagiccity27 3 years ago
82 -- try freezing in the trophy pose position... holding it for a few seconds. that will pretty much force you to equally distribute the weight on the balls of each foot. otherwise, you'll fall over!
FYB2007 3 years ago
hey i can't make my weight equally spread on my two legs...the front leg seems to be carrying the most of the weight...
justuser82 3 years ago
great! !!
zhukov97 3 years ago
great! thanks!
randommfilms 3 years ago