Federer Nadal Roddick Common thread The pronation

See how Federer, Roddick, Hass, Nadal, Nole, and more all use the same common threads. The focus of this video is on the pronation of the wrist at contact. Keys to the pronation: proper grip (continental) Loose grip, deep power position and keep the racquet on edge as long as possible.

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[lavaman233]

Having really struggled with putting meaningful power into my serve after only taken up the game 3 months ago, I have applied everything in this video and BAM! Everything just came together and I finally was able to generate pop into my 1st serve!

The key for me is the motion exploding upwards dropping the racquet back and I've found with the continental grip you will chop the ball and open the racquet face at the last second and then pronate after striking the ball anyway.

Thanks for explain

[xstf]

@lavaman233 Thanks for the kind words and you are correct the key is the continental grip, you can't really pronate if you don't have it. C.

[xstf]

Using the word snapping has been one of the biggest myths when teaching how to serve. That word has done more harm than good, sadly enough too many pros still teach the serve using "that" word. Thanks for watching. Christophe.

[W3nGalanG]

Christophe, what is the proper way to develop a better power position as deep/extreme as Roddick's? Is it purely technical, or is it through better arm strength/flexibility? I have a very "shallow" power position, if that makes any sense, and I'm trying to change that part of my serve but I'm at a loss at where to start.

[xstf]

@W3nGalanG Do you serve with the continental grip and i mean not only begin with it but finish with it , because a lot of my students do that! Do you collapse your motion too soon? bc that could lead to a shallow power position... arm flexibility should not be an issue, send me a video of your serve privately thru youtube and ill take a look at it... christophe

[sultanabran1]

The reason why a lot of your instructions are different to a lot of coaches, is because most coaches out there are rubbish. They really only teach kids that aren't ever going to make it and they don't coach at a high level.

Your videos are great. I really learn a lot from them.

[xstf]

@sultanabran1 Thank you so much for watching and for your compliments. C.

[byen8]

I thought the elbow and wrist kind of snapped down on the ball but they don't. It's more of a bowling motion.

[metal4eva666]

DUDE THANK YOU,i just realize most of these pro players actually have their heels of the ground when at trophy position.....

alot of the intermediate and club players have their legs bended but with the heel contact on the ground,only to be lifted if they jump for the serve

[xstf]

@candided The pronation takes place on every single serve regardless of the spin you put on the serve. The pronation "should" happen naturally if you use the proper grip (continental). Let me know if you need more help.