Roger Serving with a Snap

On Court Exercises

The following exercises identify specific elements of the serve. Do not attempt all exercises at once, but rather, start with the first exercise, and take as much time as needed until you feel comfortable, then progress in sequence to the next one and so forth.

Snap down

Positioned at the service line, practice a variation of the serve where you toss low and way out in front, and snap down on the ball so it bounces high and over the net. This will promote a full and vigorous snap, releasing the racquet head into the hit. Be very careful not to hit your knee or shin.

Tell time at the top of the swing

The service motion describes the overall picture of the serve. The action describes the snap at the top of the swing. Ideally one should swing with a slow and deliberate motion that finishes with a whip like snap. Rolling your forearm at the top of the swing will both look and feel different than snapping the wrist. When rolling the forearm you can see your watch just after contact, when snapping the wrist (incorrect) you cannot.

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