The Serve: Part 3

The Winning Pretty technique is efficient, rhythimic, and fluid Developing a world-class serve is tough, but you can do it! It's possible to develop great serve mechanics for both the young and old. Remember! Winning Pretty technique is efficient, rhythmic, fluid, balanced, and elastic—never jagged or forced. These are the qualities that are desired for the serve. This third part of the series builds on the biomechanical structure and checkpoints outlined in Part 1, while sharing my experiences from the trenches teaching thousands of hours of serve mechanics. Part 2 reviewed the eight stage model of the serve and drilled down into the technique and biomechanics of each stage. I will discuss how to apply those technical details when building a pretty, world-class serve. Build the Serve From the Ground Up--Like a House Focus on the Foundation First There are many serve courses and systems out there on the internet and social media, all with different approaches. It can be confusing to know how to build a complex technical movement like the serve. Where should a player, coach or parent-coach begin? I like to build the serve by focusing on the lower body mechanics and footwork first. Look down at...