I cannot get the ball toss in the right place for my serve. Today I tried serving without any nee bend to see if it would help. I find that I stop at the trophy position to wait for the toss to come down if the toss is to high or toss to low and don't get full extension.
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Two things: you probably aren't dropping your arm far enough down toward the inside or even touching your leg. Second, you have to come up slowly and release the ball without or with minimal spin. Most players with erractic tosses come up fast and often with a jerky motion.
Check to see if the ball is spinning when it comes out of your hand. If it is try holding it further back toward your palm.
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I think the pause at trophy position doesn't make a difference, as long as the other mechanics are in place (racket drop, extension to the ball, etc).
I did a bit of an experiment today--I found no loss in power with or without the pause.
But thats just me...may be different for others
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Is this an illusion or what? the ball looks like its right on top of federers sholder but his feet have not left the ground yet.
Sixth row down the page.
The one of he-man on the same row looks more like the distance. These are good photos of the distance of the ball in the court from a different angle.
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Sixth row.
Is he really looking at the ball?Last edited by marty; 10-18-2006, 04:17 AM.
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It definitley doesn't "stop" and I wouldn't try to do that. Why? I wouldn't say it "really slows" either. Just go look at the video clips--it's misleading to rely on a single still photo for technical information. I think a continuous motion is preferable for many reasons.
His head is up but not turned as much as Pete. Compare to Roddick who is full on looking forward.Last edited by johnyandell; 10-18-2006, 01:33 PM.
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Originally posted by johnyandellTwo things: you probably aren't dropping your arm far enough down toward the inside or even touching your leg. Second, you have to come up slowly and release the ball without or with minimal spin. Most players with erractic tosses come up fast and often with a jerky motion.
Originally posted by johnyandellCheck to see if the ball is spinning when it comes out of your hand. If it is try holding it further back toward your palm.
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Originally posted by shootermcmarc0http://youtube.com/watch?v=-9bzE7-uDag
Thats the clip from his match against Massu at Madrid, theres some shots of him serving from overhead.
The footwork reminded me of this month's "Your Strokes" article. I was surprised to see how many of the players actually take a small step *back* from the baseline with their front foot. Hadn't realized that I do the same until watching a video of my serve.
I'm *shocked* at the use of runway models as ball "boys" in some of the matches.
Kevin
Savannah
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Originally posted by shootermcmarc0http://youtube.com/watch?v=-9bzE7-uDag
Thats the clip from his match against Massu at Madrid, theres some shots of him serving from overhead.
It moves on the arc.
Fed will hit a ball when it is FAR ENOUGH to THE LEFT i.e when it will be CLOSER to his left arm
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