Refinement:
Mentally separate from the ball after the ball toss
and use the front foot plant as the key secondary timer to initialize
lower body rotation for a massive rip into the ball. A brief lull in
action after the ball toss and just before the front foot plant allows
for effective lower body weight transfer and a smoother transition from
lower body power to the upper body finish.
- Starts with both feet on the short line in a
crab-like stance. Bounce the ball at least 10 times slowly and
visualize the serve in your mind. See the serve from beginning to end.
- Toss arm/hand goes out to toss/bounce the ball
simultaneously with ERP. Remember to extend the tossing arm for
maximum extension and consistency.
- Toss/Bounce ball. When ball is bounce/toss, then
mentally distance yourself from the ball and get ready to rip it to
shreds!
- Quickly tuck in toss arm for aerodynamics. Please
remember to stay level and low throughout the service.
- Plant front foot to start that explosive lower body
motion for maximum power, consistency and accuracy. Use the front foot
plant as an excellent secondary timer to accurately time racquet and
ball contact.
- The complete planting of the front foot effectively
transfers the devastating power built from the lower body to the upper
body.
- Upper body unleashes the power from the lower body
plus all the major upper body power sources like the torso, stomach
muscles, shoulders, arms and a natural wrist snap and a complete
follow through.
- Push off front foot to quickly reverse direction to
relocate to center court with backhand grip, all the while watching
your opponent’s return attempts.
- Remember to bend those knees to get low to the ball
and to tap into those powerful lower body power sources like legs and
thighs.
Bonus:
Try hitting the ball on its downward trajectory to add consistency in
low drive serves that will stay down and off the backwall.
McClayson. VRB Instructional. 03/11/06.
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