GrowTennisNow Video Tip: 6 Ways to Hit a More Powerful Serve

6 Ways to Add Power to Your Serve

Technique 1: Deep Knee Bend

 

 

1. Use your legs for maximum power

2. Set to Launch

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00:26 – 1:00

Technique 2: Pronation

1. Pronation means speeding up the Racquet face

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2. Lead with the Racquet edge

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1:30 – 1:56

3. Correct Elbow Positioning

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1:24 – 1:55

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

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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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1:26

2. Your Grip Influences Your Racquet Face

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