Serving Tips: Things to Look For
Posted on Dec 13, 2007 under Playing Tips |1. Is the toss consistent?
If not, place the player beside the fence and use the fence as a guideline; develop a straight consistent toss. Also, place a racket (handle close to toe) on the ground in front of the server, the toss should land on the strings of the racket.
2. Is there weight transfer?
If not, use the example of a major league baseball pitcher and explain how your weight must go forward when serving. When serving, it is like a rocking motion, starting on the front foot rocking back on to the back foot and then moving forward through the serve.
3. Are the feet properly aligned?
If not, try lining the feet with a racket so the racket is pointed to the service box. This will make sure you are not hitting with an open stance.
4. Is the ball struck from inside/out?
The ball should be hit so that you go left to right across it (for righthanders) not outside to inside.