Tennis Serve Grip

[Renga488]

I'm not sure if I'm correct, but I use a Eastern Forehand for my first serve, and even though it doesn't have the spin of a continental grip, I feel like I hit it MUCH harder (though much flatter). Is it because I pronate incorrectly? Or is the Eastern grip supposed to give more power at the cost of spin?

[That70sKid4]

Dude I have the same problem, so much power, but no spin. But you can always put spin on the ball your second serve. I don't know if i'm doing it right either.Let me know if you find out any info.

[jonydangerous31]

I think his instructions are great

[falonkey1]

im thinking i could double bagel this guy... with a frying pan...

[webtennis]

Really...

Any place, any time.

[falonkey1]

if ur ever out in california... we should play... maybe ill bagel u first with my racket... then switch to the frying pan...

[webtennis]

@falonkey1 Dude, I'm right here in northern California.

[falonkey1]

@webtennis haha I dont even remember posting to this... but now that the challenge is out there... saw you on ustanorcal from moraga... I'm in Santa Clara at the moment and thinking we will have to play... your over 60 so ill spot you two games, and your usta rated 5.0 so ill spot you another game.... game on sir

[falonkey1]

@webtennis haha I do not want you to think I'm trashing you, just some friendly tennis jostling, but it would be fun to play!

[parachuteless]

@falonkey1 You cocky fuck! This guy is making an instructional video, he's not bragging about his own talents. Yeah I could probably bagel you, but that doesn't mean I go around saying it!

[TOONCAS]

Brent. I'd bet 1000 bucks on you win. Lots of people think they are young and fast, so they are better. I think you know stuff. I learned lots of stuff from your videos. You know what you are doing.

That being said, don't get serious with some comments that are offensive. I guess that's why you disabled the comments on some of your videos.

You are experienced enough to just let it go.

Right?

[webtennis]

@TOONCAS Appreciate the vote of confidence. If a young gun can't beat me, an old fart, then that guy needs some help.

[OchoaLester]

i like to use the continental grip for my power serve and i use eastern backand grip for my spin serve

[iLLSzMAtiC]

this guy is an idoit hes not even talking about brushing up the ball hes not helping anyone at all

[casarole45]

this is an basic intro into serving grips... it is what it is, seems fine to me. its clear, its basic, perfect and explains well why you use the grip. whats the problem?

[Ichirootaku]

how do you hit a really fast serve?

[falonkey1]

thats a huge racket... can u catch butterflies with that thing?

[razeenraz]

I think he use a Babolat racquet

[mrandall61]

its a pure drive, 100sq inch head size. i think

[Gondee]

110 i belive

[AntiGlobalWarming]

Lol, the butterfiy thing is funny but it is a nice racquet.

[hypeblast]

does roddick use a contenital grip?

[keitaroangel]

Andy Roddick uses Babolat Pure Drive (Cortex) Roddick + [for Mrmagiccity27]. Great video. Very useful. 5/5.

[acies92]

He doesnt use a pure drive roddick. He uses a pure drive that is heavily modified and the pure drive roddick is babolat's attempt at creating a racket similar to the one roddick uses.

[koreanrazor91]

he's using roddick's racquet. god. i want that racquet.

[Mrmagiccity27]

which racquet does he use? and what makes it good?

[koreanrazor91]

roddick uses a babolat racquet. It's good for roddick cuz that racquet was specially made for him. But some other people use it too.

[they0utubedestroyer]

Thanks. I'm trying out for the varsity lawn tennis team and I don't know much about tennis. All I know is grip the raquet and hit the ball. Hopefully I make it.

[naidoo90]

dam i got a match 2morro i really hope this works i guess i can maybe sneak sum pratice serves in if it doesn't work i'll just siwtch back to my old serve p.s my serve is really slow

[catandpiddle]

great post. thank you!

[brianchowaniec]

Very nice.

[Recently92]

I really have to thanks for these tips, I having trouble with my serves, it's the only reason to why I lose my matches. Thanks and I hope it'll work good for me!

[Sopez1]

yeah continental is way better when u finanly get used to it, its faster spinner whatever, and i like how u say "its like throwing a ball" i think that describes how to serve perfectly, and a forehand is like throwing a ball side on :) baseball? :D

[MagicalLeaf2008]

Hey Brent i have a question, you said we should use continental grip for serving that involves spin, but what about flat speed serves like andy roddick? What grip does he use?

[heffychokotto]

i think roddick uses the continental grip... not really sure tho but when i look at his clips it looks like a continental grip

[CassAlexFan]

Babolat...?

[heffychokotto]

thats a good racket~ i dont kno wat u talking about. dont forget one of the best servers uses a babolat.

[Klingonmastr]

Yeah but they are hella expensive. They don't even make them in Japan like some Yonex all made in china. I thought about wanting one and both Nadal and Rodick use them. The problem is there always $125+ usually selling for no less than $150. You could a get Yonex, Volkl, Fischer any of the brands you typically don't see at your local sporting good store for $100. You usually can't get a Babolat that cheap.

[heffychokotto]

the babolat is a good racket however and i would pay that extra 50 bucks to get one. u may mention yonex, volkl, and fischer but i've never got to like them. when i bought my first babolat racket (pure drive), it had a good feeling to it and i think it was a great racket. all i can say is try to look for the racket that fits you and ur style. check stores if they have a rental program (aka demo program). if they don't, ask a friend if he has that racket. basically its all personal pref~

[dldragondx]

do you recommend that i shouldnt move my wrist much when serving?

[webtennis]

Just make it natural as if you're throwing a ball.

Brent

[Auskaissohot]

you realy know what your talkin bout, don't cha! :)

ima check ur website now...

[EricoUnitedLove]

Thanks!!!

I find that you look a lot like the dad from "7th Heaven". But, he's not as good at tennis as you.

[webtennis]

I'm just the Dad of my awesome three daughters...!

[OneFoxyKitten]

whats the eastern backhand grip?

[webtennis]

Palm on top of the racket handle. See my complete description of grips over at webtennis. net. Brent

[zorac91]

The same grip as the forhand grip

[EricoUnitedLove]

THIS GUY IS GOOD!!!

[payneismyblade]

ya it is!and helpful!

[ross863]

Good advice :)