Ok, I have watched enough tennis instructional videos to be able to say that, in my opinion, Kevin is by far the best instructor here! His explanations are really excellent, to the point focusing on things that actually make a difference. I have learned so much in a short time. Thank you, Kevin! Keep it up :)
One of the best serve videos of the many dozens I've seen, Kevin! Your presentation of achieving proper rotation and of pronation are exceptionally clear and practical. Also, I appreciate your slowing down your speech a bit. I would only suggest that you consider keeping your videos around 8 minutes, maximum. I find that beyond that I have to divide up the content into in a couple of portions in order to absorb and practice what's there. It would be simpler for viewers to have two videos to do that for them. Thanks.
I've watched lots of serve tutorials and tried so many different things but this video has transformed my serve. It's the 'put it on top of the fridge' that did it for me. When I think of that motion when I serve it all falls into place. It kind of makes me laugh too and makes me think of going to the fridge when I get home from tennis. Thanks for a great tutorial I'm serving soooo much better now!
Thank you very much Kevin.... for years I was looking for an answer why I could not have the serve i wanted... I know the mechanics of pronation being a medical person but I just can't find the answer to why ?..... with your current video I finally found out... that my right elbow holding the racket is not high enough after tossing the ball and being 74 yo, it hurts my hips when i rotate to hit up on the ball with the internal rotation of my shoulder ... but with raised higher Right shoulder with the left arm toss, it doesn't hurt now when i rotate my hips after extending my left arm when I toss the ball..... now I think I can serve better.......
Hey Kevin! I found your channel. I just came back home after practicing my serve for 2 hours and not being too happy about it, thinking that the best serve is a flat powerful serve as I see the guys doing at my club. When I try my flat serve I either hit the net or hit the back fence. And when I hit a kick serve they all fall inside the service box. I wish I had watched this video before and be able to understand what I’m doing. Great tips! I can’t wait to go out again and put this tips into practice. Thank you for this video
Kevin I’m practicing working for mainstream news, at 7:15 your serve was out, this can only mean that everything you say is wrong… how’d I do? Your a great coach don’t worry 👍
Great video. I have issues with my ball toss when I rotate my shoulders. The toss goes from right to left and behind me. My question is when do you release the ball toss? How do I achieve the shoulder rotation and still get the toss out in front?
great video Kevin! Thanks for creating this, I wasn't turning as much as it always felt a bit out of control in terms of direction of the ball when I did it. I will try and do more of this and see.
This was Brilliantly done, so much that I’ve in minutes corrected injuring my shoulder by pulling it behind me instead of simply rotating at the hips! Keep up the Great work Sir. 🍾
When rotating, is your tossing arm moving parallel to the baseline to lift the ball up? It's certainly something that be easier to do in order to rotate. However, the J toss is hard to get right
I ask why not simplify the serve for mere mortal rec playsrs? Forget disguise, placement, kick, and max power. Give the rec player the tools to put the ball in play CONFIDENTLY. My suggestion is skip the trophy pose chest facing the back fence. Go directly back to the backscratch position as you toss then use a catapult swing forward with pronation. Let the ball toss location add the spin. Rec players naturally want to face the net/service box. This technique lets them while still using the continental grip. Imagine the Sampras overhead smash with no jump and slower mere mortal racket head speed.
Kevin u have any interest in a trade for a radical tour like yours? I have one 1/4 grip brand new just super light scratches on the guard. Grip still has plastic on it
Ok, I have watched enough tennis instructional videos to be able to say that, in my opinion, Kevin is by far the best instructor here! His explanations are really excellent, to the point focusing on things that actually make a difference. I have learned so much in a short time. Thank you, Kevin! Keep it up :)
Best ever teaching, great job 👍
One of the best serve videos of the many dozens I've seen, Kevin! Your presentation of achieving proper rotation and of pronation are exceptionally clear and practical. Also, I appreciate your slowing down your speech a bit. I would only suggest that you consider keeping your videos around 8 minutes, maximum. I find that beyond that I have to divide up the content into in a couple of portions in order to absorb and practice what's there. It would be simpler for viewers to have two videos to do that for them. Thanks.
People like you are great for educational TH-cam. Thank you for providing constructive and helpful information. It's a good service you do.
Kevin… you’re a beast of a coach man! Can’t wait to get out and try these drills!
I've watched lots of serve tutorials and tried so many different things but this video has transformed my serve. It's the 'put it on top of the fridge' that did it for me. When I think of that motion when I serve it all falls into place. It kind of makes me laugh too and makes me think of going to the fridge when I get home from tennis. Thanks for a great tutorial I'm serving soooo much better now!
You are by far my favorite trainer on youtube…Thank you for all the great work!
Great video Kevin. You are a great teacher !!!!
You are really able to break things down in such a clear way. It's so helpful, thank you.
A video of his about 7 years ago changed my serve forever. Watch it before every practice
Thank you very much Kevin.... for years I was looking for an answer why I could not have the serve i wanted... I know the mechanics of pronation being a medical person but I just can't find the answer to why ?..... with your current video I finally found out... that my right elbow holding the racket is not high enough after tossing the ball and being 74 yo, it hurts my hips when i rotate to hit up on the ball with the internal rotation of my shoulder ... but with raised higher Right shoulder with the left arm toss, it doesn't hurt now when i rotate my hips after extending my left arm when I toss the ball..... now I think I can serve better.......
Thanks Kevin, I never heard the idea of pronation until now.
Hey Kevin! I found your channel. I just came back home after practicing my serve for 2 hours and not being too happy about it, thinking that the best serve is a flat powerful serve as I see the guys doing at my club. When I try my flat serve I either hit the net or hit the back fence. And when I hit a kick serve they all fall inside the service box. I wish I had watched this video before and be able to understand what I’m doing. Great tips! I can’t wait to go out again and put this tips into practice. Thank you for this video
You really explain things well, thanks!
Thank you so much. Following the tips in this video helped me with me serve. 👍👍👍
You are such h a good teacher.
Love your videos man. Keep it up!
Amazing advice! My serve improved immediately. It only took 2 baskets of balls to get my serve confidence. 🙏
Great video Kevin. That fridge analogy is brilliant! I’m going to go out and try this 👍
Kevin I’m practicing working for mainstream news, at 7:15 your serve was out, this can only mean that everything you say is wrong… how’d I do?
Your a great coach don’t worry 👍
Very good, precise and easy explanation. Very helpful. Many thanks :)
Hey Kevin! You the best! Your explanation is so detail and easy to understand. Thanks you so much!
My points of interest:
02:35 - Elbow position for spin
09:09 - Pronation for Power
11:15 - Brush & put it on top of the fridge
Great video. I have issues with my ball toss when I rotate my shoulders. The toss goes from right to left and behind me.
My question is when do you release the ball toss? How do I achieve the shoulder rotation and still get the toss out in front?
This video got me to subscribe. Excellent instruction with practical drills that you can use. Appreciate it!
I totally get it! wish you were my teacher ! 😊
Wow, great insight and explanations.
Wow great Video, very insightful, after watching 100's of videos of serve, unable get it right. Hopefully, this video should resolve my problem.
Beautiful!!
Kevin is the man!
Excellent content. You explain it so simply. Thanks.
Wow this is a really great video on how you break down the steps and highlight common errors. Can’t wait to put in some reps and give this a try.
O.k, brush & pronation, thanks a lot.
great video Kevin! Thanks for creating this, I wasn't turning as much as it always felt a bit out of control in terms of direction of the ball when I did it. I will try and do more of this and see.
Fantastic break-down! Do you make any adjustments when you serve from the ad-court?
This was Brilliantly done, so much that I’ve in minutes corrected injuring my shoulder by pulling it behind me instead of simply rotating at the hips! Keep up the Great work Sir. 🍾
Excellent tips as one start’s to get lazy and don’t rotate 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great video
what would you call that serve? A slice, topspin slice, or flat-slice?
When rotating, is your tossing arm moving parallel to the baseline to lift the ball up? It's certainly something that be easier to do in order to rotate. However, the J toss is hard to get right
I ask why not simplify the serve for mere mortal rec playsrs? Forget disguise, placement, kick, and max power. Give the rec player the tools to put the ball in play CONFIDENTLY.
My suggestion is skip the trophy pose chest facing the back fence. Go directly back to the backscratch position as you toss then use a catapult swing forward with pronation. Let the ball toss location add the spin. Rec players naturally want to face the net/service box. This technique lets them while still using the continental grip. Imagine the Sampras overhead smash with no jump and slower mere mortal racket head speed.
Kevin u have any interest in a trade for a radical tour like yours? I have one 1/4 grip brand new just super light scratches on the guard. Grip still has plastic on it
Love Kevin
Interesting point about getting the elbow back by rotating the body rather than forcing it back.
Very helpful, motivated me to go out and have a go. Hit some pretty fast serves but quite a few were out so we have that in common :)
but Kevin, both of those serves were out
Raonic is long done with tennis.