Excellent John. Reversing the Video many times , I noted down each steps. I do the same thing and practice during my leisure , Hearing the same form you boosts my confidence. I'm 70 yrs old , lndia concentrate more on my serve. It's all about relax and floating When you are SERVING. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Hi James, Thank you for your feedback. Here is a video that is more comprehensive and includes how to hold the ball: th-cam.com/video/BEwtfUwIey0/w-d-xo.html. Kindly, John
"Use LONG movement on ball tossing and point the ball as guideline" is beneficial to me in my recent serve drills! My issue is the non-dominated hand don't follow the ball more further after releasing ball. That makes my head and eye down and lose the ball contact exactly. So I suggest the sixth point is eye or chin up to catch the ball contact probably :)
Very good explanations. Tip 6. Held the ball with fingertips not in the palm. Tip 7. When you release the ball open your fingers as quick as possible and so the wrist makes as much as possible angle with the forearm.
Great video, John. I would also note that your "dinner plate" guideline metaphor also tends to give you enough of a pause before the tuck to discourage premature shoulder axis rotation and netted serves. Thanks!
I liked the video. Very useful. I would like to see a video to improve my attention on the ball and eye coordination. I once saw in a tournament that the player was with the coach doing some exercises in which the coach threw the ball at him and the player grabbed it with his hand. I think that's what I'm talking about. What other exercises can be done to improve my focus on the ball?. Thanks for your videos.
Hi, Rui, Thanks for your feedback and suggestion. Did you see this video? th-cam.com/video/7YIVjZyWNr8/w-d-xo.html It should help quite a bit. I will work on a video featuring some useful exercises for hand-eye development. Thanks, John
Many thanks John; wonderful strategies. I've been struggling with the toss for about 50 years. Do you have some pointers for how to best hold the ball ?
super tips . For a club player, don't you think it's harder to hit a ball that's coming back down? And therefore the ball should only be launched about ten inches above the point of impact, close to zero speed?
Thanks for the comments and question. It really depends on the individual. As tennis players, we always play a ball that is in motion, so I don't believe a ball dropping 24 inches is that changing to calibrate and time. I will do another video on this topic to discuss in more detail. By the ay, I am offering a free serve assessment this month. Here is the link to sign-up. performanceplustennis.com/?ff_landing=17. Best, John
Hi, Great question! It's usually just a style movement. Sometimes the player will have the front foot pointing to the net post at the set-up, and then pivot the foot to the side before tossing the ball in order to gain more coil into the serve. Thanks and stay tuned! Best, John
What's the difference between Federer and Nadal? It seems they both start with their weight forward, and then rock back onto the back foot, and then toss with body weight still. I watched it again and couldn't figure out the difference.
Hi Richard, Great question (!) and perhaps I was not clear in my explanation. Federer "rocks-back" to get started into the motion. Nadal "sits-back" and stalls on the back leg before starting his tossing motion. So, their rhythm is different entering into the tossing phase. Another example is Pete Sampras, who was a "Sit-back" style. Thanks, John
Hi Jerome, Thanks for your comment and contribution to the video. I use the left hand as a guide, but in reality I place the ball forward slightly. I will be publishing a video on this topic in the near future. Best, John
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Excellent John. Reversing the Video many times , I noted down each steps. I do the same thing and practice during my leisure , Hearing the same form you boosts my confidence. I'm 70 yrs old , lndia concentrate more on my serve. It's all about relax and floating When you are SERVING. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I am so glad the video is helpful to you! Thank you for your comment! Kindly, John
Great tips! You may want to add tip number 6: how to hold the ball in your hand.
Hi James, Thank you for your feedback. Here is a video that is more comprehensive and includes how to hold the ball: th-cam.com/video/BEwtfUwIey0/w-d-xo.html. Kindly, John
Very detailed description on what should happen. Will try, I seem to somehow to toss to the right. Thanks.
Thanks Ron! Keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
"Use LONG movement on ball tossing and point the ball as guideline" is beneficial to me in my recent serve drills! My issue is the non-dominated hand don't follow the ball more further after releasing ball. That makes my head and eye down and lose the ball contact exactly. So I suggest the sixth point is eye or chin up to catch the ball contact probably :)
Yes, good point! Thanks, John
great stuff. thank you.
Thank you, Hrasen! Best, John
Very good explanations.
Tip 6. Held the ball with fingertips not in the palm.
Tip 7. When you release the ball open your fingers as quick as possible and so the wrist makes as much as possible angle with the forearm.
Thank you, John
This is an excellent lesson! Thanks very much!
The best info on serve toss I have ever seen, esp. point # 3. Thank you!
Hi Gerry, Thanks so much for your feedback! Glad to know this lesson is helping you! Kindly, John
Thanks a lot
Thanks for the positive feedback, Edgardo! Best, John
Goed video,thanks John
Thank you! Kindly, John
Great video, John. I would also note that your "dinner plate" guideline metaphor also tends to give you enough of a pause before the tuck to discourage premature shoulder axis rotation and netted serves. Thanks!
Yes, very true! Thank you, John
Very good video with easy to understand and follow tips, particularly like the one about the eyes and my second favourite using the fence.
Hi Warren, Thanks for your feedback. Glad the video is helpful to you! Kindly, John
This is a great video we tend to rush our ball toss and isnt always at the correct place at all time!!
Yes, indeed! Thank you, John
Very helpful, thank you
You are welcome, Michael!
Very good lesson!
Thank you! Kindly, John
Nailed it, John. Thanks as always for useful, succinct, practical information. Very helpful.
Thanks Dan! Have a great day! John
Thanks
No problem
Excellent John .
Great tips here John. Thanks!
Thanks Grant! Much appreciate the comment. Kindly, John
Great tips!! Cleared where were my flaws! Congrats!!
Thanks Jose! SO glad my instruction is helping your serve! Kindly, John
excellent tips on the ball toss, thanks !
Thanks Paul! I hope these tips really help you improve your ball placement! Best, John
Good stuff. Clear and precise.
Thank you so much! Glad the instruction connects with you! Kindly, John
Great tips for me. My toss is horrible
Thanks Barry for your feedback. Keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
excellent clear Explanation John. Now to practice. Thanks
Thank you, Tom! Let me know how it goes! Kindly, John
I liked the video. Very useful. I would like to see a video to improve my attention on the ball and eye coordination. I once saw in a tournament that the player was with the coach doing some exercises in which the coach threw the ball at him and the player grabbed it with his hand. I think that's what I'm talking about. What other exercises can be done to improve my focus on the ball?. Thanks for your videos.
Hi, Rui, Thanks for your feedback and suggestion. Did you see this video? th-cam.com/video/7YIVjZyWNr8/w-d-xo.html It should help quite a bit. I will work on a video featuring some useful exercises for hand-eye development. Thanks, John
Well done. Clear, concise, helpful. Thanks.
Many thanks John; wonderful strategies. I've been struggling with the toss for about 50 years. Do you have some pointers for how to best hold the ball ?
HI Walter, Review the first couple minutes of this video for options on holding the ball: th-cam.com/video/BEwtfUwIey0/w-d-xo.html
Best, John
keep arm straight
Great stuff, John... clear, concise and practical as always!!
super tips . For a club player, don't you think it's harder to hit a ball that's coming back down? And therefore the ball should only be launched about ten inches above the point of impact, close to zero speed?
Thanks for the comments and question. It really depends on the individual. As tennis players, we always play a ball that is in motion, so I don't believe a ball dropping 24 inches is that changing to calibrate and time. I will do another video on this topic to discuss in more detail. By the ay, I am offering a free serve assessment this month. Here is the link to sign-up. performanceplustennis.com/?ff_landing=17. Best, John
Well done :-)
Thanks Chuck! Kindly, John
many pros lift their front foot toe area eg sampras..why?
Hi, Great question! It's usually just a style movement. Sometimes the player will have the front foot pointing to the net post at the set-up, and then pivot the foot to the side before tossing the ball in order to gain more coil into the serve. Thanks and stay tuned! Best, John
What's the difference between Federer and Nadal? It seems they both start with their weight forward, and then rock back onto the back foot, and then toss with body weight still. I watched it again and couldn't figure out the difference.
Hi Richard, Great question (!) and perhaps I was not clear in my explanation. Federer "rocks-back" to get started into the motion. Nadal "sits-back" and stalls on the back leg before starting his tossing motion. So, their rhythm is different entering into the tossing phase. Another example is Pete Sampras, who was a "Sit-back" style. Thanks, John
One thing: I see the ball on your toss coming to you..,while the best serves I have seen go away from the server…
Hi Jerome, Thanks for your comment and contribution to the video. I use the left hand as a guide, but in reality I place the ball forward slightly. I will be publishing a video on this topic in the near future. Best, John
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No speaking english, butt is very interesting
Excellent John.
Thank you! John