Correct lifting the ball on serve

The serve is one of the toughest grounds to be performed by practitioners of tennis, and throwing the ball, commonly called by the players, is one of the most difficult movements to be performed, especially for beginners in the sport (figure 1)

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Before we talk a bit more about it , we use the word " high" in place of the word " release " since launch sounds like throwing the ball , and during the looting in " put" the ball above his head .

Building a good survey of the ball starts moving together of the members involved . Shoulder , elbow and wrist need to be stabilized . The elbow must be locked. A very common mistake made by students is elbow flexion when lifting arm . The grip must be firm , for movements with the wrist rotates the ball in the air , making the area an ideal spot on the placement of the ball . Often , that pivotal movement of the ball occurs because the student hold it with the palm of the hand , so the ball should be handled with the fingertips . Have watched it at the time that you are withdrawing your ball spins in the air ?

With total control over the ball , it's time to put it at some point. But where to direct the ball? What time playing it ? I suggest that , especially for beginners in the sport , placing the ball must be taken from the right side of the player , just ahead ( for righties ) .

                                    

Tip :

Put your racket on the ground with the handle pointing to your left foot ( for right-handers ) and the racket head pointing to the right Postinho the court. " Elevate " the ball above his head as if performing a service and try to make the ball fall on the strings of the racket . If done correctly , the ball will fall exactly on the right a little bit ahead .

Regarding the height of the ball , I suggest that the increase is made to a height that matches the maximum extension of the dominant limb ( who wields the racket ) . The ball must be at speed 0 (hang in the air ) on contact . Many players do strength and end up " throwing " the ball too high . This hinders the pace of withdrawal, plus bat a ball down .

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References

1.      Treuherz RM , A. Cornejo Tennis - Techniques and tactics of play, ed 1 , New York: Alaude , 2006.