Your Serve Starts With Your Grip | Serve Masterclass Ep. 1

Welcome to my Serve Masterclass Series, Episode 1. The serve is one of the two most important shots in tennis, and about 70% of points, especially at pro level, are decided within the first four shots. In this episode, I break down everything that happens before you even toss the ball: which grip to use to protect your wrist, how low to hold the racket, how your dominant eye should decide your starting position, how to visualize your serve, and why pros choose their balls. Whatever your level, you will find simple things to fix to serve more efficiently.

00:00 Why the serve is so important
00:52 Everything that comes before the toss
01:01 Which grip to use? (the beginner mistake)
01:18 The neutral grip
01:43 How low should you hold the racket?
02:34 Why you should not copy my grip
03:00 Don’t give information to your opponent
04:09 90% of pros never change their grip
04:17 What should your starting position be?
04:53 The dominant eye: the key to your position
05:42 Rule #1: your dominant eye faces the court
06:10 Left eye dominant: Federer and McEnroe
07:09 Right eye dominant: Zverev, Medvedev and Djokovic
07:42 Left eye dominant: feet at 45 degrees for more power
08:58 Use the time before serving
09:13 Visualize your serve: flat, slice and body
10:21 Why pros choose the newest balls
11:02 Choosing the balls to refocus

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