Tip: 6 Ways to Add Power to Your Serve

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Introduction

Adding more power to your serve requires a quality toss, the proper grip, and the entire body working  together in a strong and fluid motion.

 

Technique 1: Deep Knee Bend and Coil

 

1. “Spring-load” your legs for maximum power 2. Set to Launch
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Technique 2: Pronation

 

1. Pronation means speeding up the Racquet face 2. Lead with the Racquet edge 3. Correct Elbow Positioning
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Technique 3: Don’t Limit Your Body’s Natural Movements

 

1. Your Power Derives from Momentum

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Technique 4: The Toss

 

1. Aim for 1 o’clock 2. Don’t Hit it Unless You Love It
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Technique 5: Fluid Motion

 

1. Engage your whole body

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Technique 6: Proper Grip

 

1. Continental, Continental, Continental

 

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2. Your Grip Influences Your Racquet Face

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