My goodness. You had me at “m’kay “ when I first started watching. Your videos are now an essential part of my tennis learning journey. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤
Another "out-of-the-park" presentation. Just the facts - no sales or drama. Couldn't ask for more. Better yet: No need to look elsewhere. Warm greetings and best wishes from the east coast.
Coach, this is one of the best videos I have watched about the serve, which I struggle with, in terms of consistency. Especially the point regarding rotating the non-dominant arm so that it tucks in when you push with the dominant later into the serve is sureshot way to unleash power naturally without much effort. Also, given I struggle mostly because of my toss, your focus on practicing the motion and not worry about chasing the ball is also golden advice. Thank you very much and now I am a lifetime subscriber of your channel. 🙏🙏🙏
My stance is very similar to that of J McEnroe, I find it very easy to toss my ball, and to swing my serve, and I do platform. This guy helped me a lot with my toss, thanks
When I’m doing palm to palm, if I were to practice doing a kick serve or a slice serve, I’m having trouble visualizing what the choreograph should look like. Does the palm to palm only work for a topspin serve?
Hi Nicholas, thanks for your question. Actually, the palm palm exercise is designed to activate the long access rotation of the shoulder through the arm. It is the first step to understanding how the Continental grip and shoulder rotation create the appropriate swing. However, for a slice serve, The palm of your playing hand will not completely face forward, but it will be on a slight angle as the face of the racket sweeps across the back of the ball. For a topspin serve , the playing palm will rise more vertically from below. I hope this makes sense and I will clarify this in a in the near future. Best, John
@@KenFlanagan Hi Ken, The swing is activated by the tossing arm pulling away / down as the legs drive. The swing will naturally follow the body if you are in the ideal position...no need to think about the swing other than to stay relaxed. Best, John
Holy cow, that was a 10 out of 10 presentation! I will keep this lesson and refer back to it probably for the rest of my life. I don’t think there was any minute detail that was left out. My immense gratitude for an immensely useful lesson. PS I have liked and subscribed.
Hi James, Thanks so much for the great feedback. So glad you resonate with the lesson and my coaching. Be sure to check my other lessons here on the channel. Keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
@@peronsh Not quite...it faces upward with the fingers pointing backward, which creates up to a 180 degree rotation in the shoulder of the tossing arm. Best, John
This is a brilliant and complete exposition. The only additional point I can think of that would have been helpful is the relationship between the descent of the non dominant arm and the leg drive - do they happen together or does one initiate the other? But overall this was so helpful, thanks.
Hi Tony, Thanks for the great feedback! Sorry if I did not clarify that one point. Ideally the two sync up to occur at the same time, so the racquet is falling while the legs are pushing up and left arm is creating the shoulder over shoulder rotation.Let me know if you have questions. All the best, John
My goodness. You had me at “m’kay “ when I first started watching. Your videos are now an essential part of my tennis learning journey. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad to know my instruction is valuable to you. Would you like to send me a video of your serve to review?
@@PerformancePlusTennis oh wow! Amazing! Will do so after my next practice session! Thanks in advance John🙏
@@labamboos OK, let me know. Thanks, John
@@labamboos Ok, let me know and then I will send instructions on how to submit your video. Best, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis cool. Will send dm on your instagram account 🙏
Another "out-of-the-park" presentation. Just the facts - no sales or drama. Couldn't ask for more. Better yet: No need to look elsewhere. Warm greetings and best wishes from the east coast.
Can’t writ it better myself 👍🎾. Totally agree with you
Efficient, effective teaching, will incorporate this process. Thank you so much!
Excellent stuff🎾. Best greetings from Marbella
Thank you, Alex! Best, John
This Video is extremely informative and demonstrively simple yet the end results produce its purpose, which is very rewarding. Thank you kindly sir.
Thank you, Earl! Glad to know this video is beneficial to you, and I hope you find all the content here on the channel valuable! Kindly, John
Must give thumbs up. Thanks for your advice!
An amazing serve video! Great, as always!
Brilliant
Thank you! I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel! Best, John
Hi there that’s great tips , well explained
This is good stuff
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like ..good stuff here
Coach, this is one of the best videos I have watched about the serve, which I struggle with, in terms of consistency. Especially the point regarding rotating the non-dominant arm so that it tucks in when you push with the dominant later into the serve is sureshot way to unleash power naturally without much effort. Also, given I struggle mostly because of my toss, your focus on practicing the motion and not worry about chasing the ball is also golden advice. Thank you very much and now I am a lifetime subscriber of your channel. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel. Kindly, John
My stance is very similar to that of J McEnroe, I find it very easy to toss my ball, and to swing my serve, and I do platform. This guy helped me a lot with my toss, thanks
Hi Jack, I'd love to see your serve...do you, can you record and place here on YT? Thanks, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis I will try to record it.
When I’m doing palm to palm, if I were to practice doing a kick serve or a slice serve, I’m having trouble visualizing what the choreograph should look like. Does the palm to palm only work for a topspin serve?
Hi Nicholas, thanks for your question. Actually, the palm palm exercise is designed to activate the long access rotation of the shoulder through the arm. It is the first step to understanding how the Continental grip and shoulder rotation create the appropriate swing. However, for a slice serve, The palm of your playing hand will not completely face forward, but it will be on a slight angle as the face of the racket sweeps across the back of the ball. For a topspin serve , the playing palm will rise more vertically from below. I hope this makes sense and I will clarify this in a in the near future. Best, John
Fantastic breakdown but in trophy position what activates the swing? Legs or racket salute and right to left motion? Thx so much
@@KenFlanagan Hi Ken, The swing is activated by the tossing arm pulling away / down as the legs drive. The swing will naturally follow the body if you are in the ideal position...no need to think about the swing other than to stay relaxed. Best, John
Muito obrigado pela aula!!! From Brazil!!!🙂
Holy cow, that was a 10 out of 10 presentation! I will keep this lesson and refer back to it probably for the rest of my life. I don’t think there was any minute detail that was left out. My immense gratitude for an immensely useful lesson. PS I have liked and subscribed.
Hi James, Thanks so much for the great feedback. So glad you resonate with the lesson and my coaching. Be sure to check my other lessons here on the channel. Keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
All the good stuff, clean and clear!
Great video again. Clarifying some things from other videos. Now the hard part is executing all of this! Lol
26:56 i’m confused is my non-dominant hand doing pronation or supination to start the second half of the serve
The left arm will actually perform a pronation from the shoulder before pulling down. Let me know if you have additional questions. Thanks, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis Does it mean that the palm is facing the the left fence before pulling down?
@@peronsh Not quite...it faces upward with the fingers pointing backward, which creates up to a 180 degree rotation in the shoulder of the tossing arm. Best, John
This is a brilliant and complete exposition. The only additional point I can think of that would have been helpful is the relationship between the descent of the non dominant arm and the leg drive - do they happen together or does one initiate the other? But overall this was so helpful, thanks.
Hi Tony, Thanks for the great feedback! Sorry if I did not clarify that one point. Ideally the two sync up to occur at the same time, so the racquet is falling while the legs are pushing up and left arm is creating the shoulder over shoulder rotation.Let me know if you have questions. All the best, John
36 min. Serve explaining? Really?
Great lesson John on the serve, like only you can do 👍✌️
Thank you so much! Kindly, John