Perfect Tennis Serve Contact Point And How To Find It (Science Explained)

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  • čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
  • In this video, we’re going over the perfect tennis serve contact point so that you can start hitting the cleanest, most consistent serves of your life. We’re breaking down the tennis serve technique of the best servers in the world down to a science.
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Komentáře • 318

  • @NN-rn1oz
    @NN-rn1oz Před 3 lety +174

    My serve is exactly like yours.
    And then I wake up.

  • @paulmcbride8214
    @paulmcbride8214 Před 3 lety +125

    One of the best and most instructive explanations I’ve seen on what really goes into making a great serve. Fantastic.

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for that Paul! We have so much more to share. Stay tuned!

  • @aiyka_music
    @aiyka_music Před 3 lety +30

    Best tennis channel on CZcams that dives into biomechanics and research! Thanks for the videos!

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Skywalker! We do our best 😜

  • @pauloctaviancuta3512
    @pauloctaviancuta3512 Před 3 lety +7

    I ve seen like 20+ videos for serving but this is gold

  • @andrewsprod
    @andrewsprod Před 3 lety +14

    Most thorough and scientific explanation of serve mechanics I've seen anywhere, coupled with great enthusiasm. Excellent video.

  • @newmennium
    @newmennium Před 3 lety +2

    No one goes into the bio mechanics and physics of ball striking like you guys. Technique is technical and essential for understanding tennis. Wish I could give this a thousand likes. Thanks!

  • @keithwilkinson544
    @keithwilkinson544 Před 3 lety +18

    Great breakdown of how to properly hit the serve. Love it.

  • @joanwemitt2560
    @joanwemitt2560 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video which articulates and demonstrates the serve with in-depth explanation at every point. The most complete and thorough explanation I have ever seen. So happy I clicked on this, even demonstrated the biomechanics in clear precise language. Can’t wait to get the hopper out and tweak my serve!! I hope you have additional instructive videos!

  • @hacken1983
    @hacken1983 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. You guys make the best tennis tutorials on CZcams hands down! After trying some of the key tips, I can feel instant boost on power, spin and consistency. Unbelievable. I could serve 90+mph from time to time but this instantly takes me to 100+mph! I have never experienced such a big improvement on the most difficult technique overnight! Kudos!

  • @MarcusLee
    @MarcusLee Před rokem +2

    Have always been told about pronation but this goes so much deeper, looking forward to practicing with your pointers!

  • @CJZM7777
    @CJZM7777 Před 3 lety +2

    This is an excellent serve video. There's a lot of bad instruction on CZcams but this is one of the best I've seen.

  • @JOSEANTONIODESIMON
    @JOSEANTONIODESIMON Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video. I´ve never watched such a good and complete explanation about tennis serve movements. Congrats.

  • @claysculptor
    @claysculptor Před rokem

    I have watched somewhere close to 100 serve videos over the years and this is the BEST by far! I keep coming back to this when I get out of sync. Amazing video. Perfect length. Immediate results.

  • @davidhale8034
    @davidhale8034 Před rokem +1

    Oh my word, this is awesome. I'm only half way thru and I just ha to comment. The idea of only lifting your shoulder to 110 degrees is soooo clear, and requires a torso movement to get the contact point up. It totally makes sense, brilliant. Never seen that before. 👏👏👍👍

  • @sheilavideo1
    @sheilavideo1 Před 2 lety +3

    I just have to tell you guys that all the effort that’s put into video editing in your videos are so worth it! 👍👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆🏆 I really appreciate how you guys are creating such high quality contents! Thank you so much! 🙏🏆🥇🏅🎖

  • @vutruong4480
    @vutruong4480 Před rokem +1

    This video provided me with my aha eureka moment where it clicked for me. I understand pronation now and am bombing my serves whereas last week I was weakly pancaking it! Thank you so much for for this video!👊🏼💪🏼

  • @krushfield
    @krushfield Před rokem +4

    Dang Daytri, you dropped some serious wisdom in this video. I was definitely doing this @1:24 and getting little to no topspin on my flat serve, but since watching this video, I've implemented what you were teaching here and now I can definitely see the improvements. Thank you for this extremely valuable and somehow free lesson!

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před rokem

      I'm SO happy to hear that Krishfield 😁 It was a huge revelation for me as well during my serve training. Keep up the great work!!

  • @FairwayJack
    @FairwayJack Před 3 lety +3

    excellent advice, superior production values and dynamic narration

  • @leontxyee
    @leontxyee Před 3 lety +4

    Love your scientific approach. I am going to try your advice on court tomorrow. Could you explain the differences in swing path and wrist movement in kick and top spin serves a little more (maybe in your next video)?

  • @alessandrosig
    @alessandrosig Před 3 lety

    all I can say is wow .
    i watched the video at least twice today and i'm just came back form the court ,where a tried to put in place your advice . I think a have, in the right days a pretty good serve for an amateur player, but i nersrve so well . Almost on everyserve i heard the right sound when you hit th ball well. I really look forward to see what you will do next . I also fell much more relaxed hitting bigger than before and easier on the sholuder.
    thanks guys.Alessandro

  • @chrisf247
    @chrisf247 Před 3 lety +2

    I have a terrible serve and am trying to rebuild it piece by piece from the ground up. This was a really helpful video, thanks!

  • @annem7917
    @annem7917 Před 3 lety +2

    Yay, a lefty video! Makes it a lot easier to follow. Wouldn’t it be great if every tennis instruction video also had a mirror image version? There’s a lot to unpack in this video - I’ll be watching it several times. The more slowmo, the better for me - super slowmo even better.

  • @johnnyblackrants7625
    @johnnyblackrants7625 Před 3 lety

    Thank GOD you guys came out with a serve video. Best tennis channel on CZcams and it's not even close. Really needed this one for my own game, as the serve is quite complex, and the impressively mediocre advice you can find on it from mainstream sources and coaches is mostly useless after a certain point.

  • @user-yh2ch9ub2f
    @user-yh2ch9ub2f Před 3 lety

    Great video. I like the scientific approach supplemented with the drills you’ve found to work for students. Subscribed.

  • @user-ep7qe4ko5u
    @user-ep7qe4ko5u Před rokem

    this is really what i have been looking for. thanks so much

  • @RJZawada
    @RJZawada Před 2 lety

    Very well explained. Thank you for breaking down the different segments of the serve !

  • @paulkliu
    @paulkliu Před 3 lety +3

    This is freakin awesome! More progression drills please. I understand how the serve works now...but hard for an old day to change muscle memory.

  • @reneabe
    @reneabe Před 3 lety +1

    This should be complementary to serve module of the online course “Home Advantage”. I missed the isolation drills of the pronation part of the movement there. Glad I follow you guys everywhere (and I didn’t forget you are owing the one hand backhand module as well! 😅)

  • @johnt5775
    @johnt5775 Před 2 lety

    This is a great explanation and visualization of the mechanics of the serve, most of which is brand new to me. Can’t wait to get out and practice it. Thank you

  • @pafrifot4947
    @pafrifot4947 Před 3 lety

    As an orthopedic specialized in hand and wrist surgeon that was one of the best teaching videos for me. I started playing tennis one year ago at the age of 50, and now I understand the serve. Thanks a lot

  • @craigmckernan4056
    @craigmckernan4056 Před 3 lety

    The best video I've found on serve mechanics thus far! You've got a new subscriber.

  • @GermanShephard123
    @GermanShephard123 Před 3 lety

    I don't usually leave comments on youtube but I had to do it! I tried this today and it just completely changed my serve! Specifically, I can't believe no other tennis video on serve has covered the tilt racket angle during contact. Anyhow, thank you fellas !

  • @gcs7817
    @gcs7817 Před 3 lety +14

    Ahhh the entire arm “pronates” not just the forearm and wrist. I like the forearm analogy

  • @DeceitfulDestiny
    @DeceitfulDestiny Před 3 lety

    Beautifully explained! Best explanation of the slight wrist angle I have ever seen!

  • @dwightlewis2026
    @dwightlewis2026 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding serve biomechanics presentation. Best and most thorough I've ever seen. Kudos.

  • @norbertr1713
    @norbertr1713 Před 3 lety

    This is by far the best explanation of most common different possible issues with the serve. Congrats, really well done. Also like the drills.

  • @mickeylowe468
    @mickeylowe468 Před 3 lety

    What a fantastic breakdown of the basic question. Very Inspiring!

  • @petethom1631
    @petethom1631 Před rokem

    Very good step by step explanation of the serve. Thanks!

  • @johnkim652
    @johnkim652 Před rokem

    Such a great breakdown of the service action. Hope I can put it into action! Thank you. Love all your videos!

  • @Perionian
    @Perionian Před 3 lety

    Amazing coaching! Man, you got the perfect serve (and ball toss- which looks similar to Federer's). I'm a lefty too and I struggle to consistently hit a flat serve down the T from the ad side. You do it so effortlessly!

  • @cabt201006
    @cabt201006 Před rokem

    Very nice and very clean your explnation. Thank you!

  • @espressodawn4000
    @espressodawn4000 Před 3 lety

    The best explanation on the contact point! You guys might have saved me from an injury. My wrist and arm felt out of whack from trying some serves before finding this video!

  • @paleodude
    @paleodude Před 3 lety

    Like the commentator who is an orthopedic surgeon noted, your attention to biomechanics and correct use of lingo (long axis internal rotation, ulnar deviation) only adds value to the functional details you provide (tilt body to prevent impingement when raising the racket arm). I'm a PT. I appreciate your videos immensely. Keep 'em comin'! Thank you.

  • @waihui3172
    @waihui3172 Před 3 lety

    This video is pure gold - especially enjoyed the scientific details. No one else, in CZcams world, is even close. Thanks RacquetFlex!

  • @Digitalisedhuman
    @Digitalisedhuman Před 3 lety

    I had watched many videos in the past to learn serve and tried applying the same but didn't get any lead.
    Post watching this video, I just changed the position of the ball and tried placing it a few inches forward. Since then, I have been hitting 3-4 aces in a set.
    Still a lot of practice is required to make a perfect first serve.
    Thanks.

  • @duane8829
    @duane8829 Před 2 lety

    Great job. Thanks for the great info. Easy to digest. Love your vids!

  • @joclarke17
    @joclarke17 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the best explanation of the serve biomechanics that I have found yet. It is so helpful and clearly explained. Thanks

  • @aaronrussell5047
    @aaronrussell5047 Před 3 lety

    Copying in a comment I made on one of your other videos because the two together helped me.
    Awesome video. I love how you explain the technical details so thoroughly. The power and inconsistency in my serve has always fluctuated. After watching this video, I hit one practice session then played a match the next day where I was 70-80% on my first serve, and they almost never came back. For context, I've probably been playing at 40-60% first serve % this year, sometimes while losing power. This video as well as the "How to Generate EFFORTLESS POWER On The Tennis Seve In 3 Steps" helped me understand the serve so much better and simplified my approach.
    I also love the PhD level explanations sprinkled in with an occasional Beavis and Butthead laugh. It's endearing, keeps it light and funny.

  • @citiofbrass
    @citiofbrass Před 3 lety

    You guys are great! Love the energy you guys produce. Can't wait for more vids!

  • @andrewyu3
    @andrewyu3 Před 2 lety

    Great explanation of a complicated motion in tennis!

  • @rucas10
    @rucas10 Před 3 lety

    Great video !
    Great tips !

  • @skippyleb
    @skippyleb Před rokem

    Great content as usual. Clear explanation, and biomechanical facts. Thanks!

  • @miisakachan8727
    @miisakachan8727 Před 3 lety

    Wow awesome in-depth video, really informative. This channel is awesome!

  • @josephmotta326
    @josephmotta326 Před 3 lety

    Spot on clear explanation and demonstration of serve mechanisms and injury prevention

  • @Chitownster
    @Chitownster Před 2 lety

    Excellent explanation! Thanks

  • @stratguitarman7831
    @stratguitarman7831 Před 3 lety

    BEST INSTRUCTION IVE SEEN ! Mixes science with technique and application excellent video!

  • @mcducloz
    @mcducloz Před 3 lety

    This was extremely helpful! Thank you!... Liked and subscribed.

  • @bryanreiri8098
    @bryanreiri8098 Před 3 lety +4

    Bro that was the best 17:40 seconds I've ever seen covering just the serve. Can't wait to see other content. This will take me from hacker to weekend warrior Lol...Cheers

    • @marcogray8090
      @marcogray8090 Před 3 lety

      He is serving 180km/h without even moving his legs :) And they told me its impossible to serve that fast without jumping....

  • @walterhotter6074
    @walterhotter6074 Před 2 lety

    love also your scientific approach and your helpful drills to find out the best hitting point

  • @Nic0coo
    @Nic0coo Před 2 lety

    What an amazing explaination. Form and substance are perfect. 5 or 6 videos on serve only. What a dream.
    Thank you so much.

  • @clintonsylvester1846
    @clintonsylvester1846 Před rokem

    Brilliant topic and explanation.

  • @Tennis_fam
    @Tennis_fam Před 3 lety

    Absolutely fantastic instructional site. Love your work.

  • @luiksuarez1274
    @luiksuarez1274 Před 2 lety

    Excellent! Thank you so much!

  • @EdmonBegoli
    @EdmonBegoli Před 3 lety +1

    This is an unbelievably good video.
    Could you please record a video instructing how to sustain accuracy/consistency as we progress through serve development.

  • @gogogo96
    @gogogo96 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you coach, I love your references explaining all the muscles including their percentage, you just saved my shoulder and forearm and wrist. I am a 48 years old guy that started a year ago, I wanted to learn tennis to keep fit and found out I have have to be fit to play Tennis, thanks again, btw nice haircut too

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi, Donell! Yes, tennis definitely has that effect. Although, serving is probably not the best for fitness unless you're only targeting the right bicep. 😜 Keep up the good work! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @felipecarranza7974
    @felipecarranza7974 Před rokem

    My elbow is hurting, and I think you give me some light regarding what I am doing wrong; hitting with straight arm, and not doing the right movement, thank you guys for this wonderful and instructive videos. I will work on those movements, and I hope the pain go away. Thank you Again!

  • @stevek7654
    @stevek7654 Před 9 měsíci

    I've always been confused about "pronation" and it never gave me more power. Now I know why. At contact my racket and arm were pointing fairly straight up. But now, with your demonstration of the position and angles of the arm and racket at contact make the rotation which produces the pronation very powerful. Also, it was very helpful that you made clear that you want to generate some topspin (and sidespin) on a flat serve, and you demonstrated how to do this. I have not seen any other serve video talk about this, even though it's obvious that elite players do this. Altogether an AMAZING video.

  • @andoleyva
    @andoleyva Před 2 lety

    Amazing explanation. Thanks

  • @ec-gb7uh
    @ec-gb7uh Před 3 lety +1

    Best serve video I've seen by far. Great job! Now can we get a kick serve video please🙏

  • @yakzivz1104
    @yakzivz1104 Před 3 lety

    There is a ton of information in this video!! I have to break it down into small steps to make sure that I get everything right.

  • @DAmicoDanceHouston
    @DAmicoDanceHouston Před 3 lety

    Really great explanation, thanks!

  • @bpn777
    @bpn777 Před rokem

    Superb. All of these guys' videos are brilliant.

  • @allanchu2883
    @allanchu2883 Před rokem

    Wrist position is new and the vertical racquet contact is also new to me in that I had my racquet too upright at contact which prevented me from using my long axis rotation to accelerate my racquet head. No wonder on my 2nd serve I would hit the net. And with a slightly bent arm and lower toss, I was able to be more effective with getting my serve to pop. Thanks for the tips!

  • @michaeltang4975
    @michaeltang4975 Před 3 lety

    Best video coaching I have seen. Thank you.

  • @EPSTomcat11
    @EPSTomcat11 Před 2 lety

    Love the way this was broken down. Excellent analysis. 👍

  • @KChu-ei9yp
    @KChu-ei9yp Před 3 lety

    Great Video, Coaching So good!!

  • @123lkawdmnopidq
    @123lkawdmnopidq Před 3 lety

    This video is so good to me. Thanks a lot. Thank you.

  • @stratguitarman7831
    @stratguitarman7831 Před 3 lety

    WOW IM a lefty too about your height you hit some powerful serves ,this is great stuff you are teaching haven't seen this anywhere else!

  • @penelopethompson2053
    @penelopethompson2053 Před 2 lety

    Ty TY THANK -YOU for a super serve video. As an exercise physiologist, I really appreciate the references to the anatomical movements of the joints. Extremely helpful. If I might suggest, also preface your videos with a review of the grip. Thx again.

  • @stephanesurprenant60
    @stephanesurprenant60 Před rokem

    Stunning explanation of how high level players perform that serve. I hit 106 mph in the box and 112 mph on the tape the one time I had a chance to hit with a radar, but it needs some work to be more reliable. This video really clarifies a lot of things I am probably doing somewhat right on better days and wrong on others, so it's going to be very helpful for improving it. I strongly suspect I am a little too upright at contact on a flat serve and that might be why I can't be as consistent as I could be... Man, people in my doubles league will hate you if your tips fixes it -- they already have trouble handling my kick serve. 🤣

  • @papaburger
    @papaburger Před 3 lety

    What a great video on serves !! Thanks

  • @konstantinosdiplas8579

    CONGRATS ...YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST ....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...
    I SPEND SO MANY HOURS IN AND OUT OF THE COURT TO FIND ...ALL THAT YOU SAID TO ME IN 10 MIN.
    THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN

  • @DadaSunRa
    @DadaSunRa Před 3 lety

    Gotta say...The best explanation of arm position I've seen. The only thing to add might be the kinetic chain elements, particularly the trunk and shoulder relationships through the serve. It's clear that flexibility in the trunk it essential to serve power.

  • @mitchellvanwijngaarden75

    Excellent guidance. Thanks!

  • @ssenssel
    @ssenssel Před 3 lety

    This channel gives great content. Kudos from Brazil.

  • @user-ep7qe4ko5u
    @user-ep7qe4ko5u Před rokem

    Really the best. Thanks

  • @deero8050
    @deero8050 Před 3 lety

    This is excellent. One of the best I have ever watched. Would you be interested in making/editing a condensed version to help young players better absorb the main points? At home any tutorial longer than 10 minutes tends to get ignored, lol :)

  • @paulwbate
    @paulwbate Před 3 lety

    Really good videos guys. Well done.

  • @ricardoyukiotatibana3492
    @ricardoyukiotatibana3492 Před 3 lety +1

    best serve video on youtube, congrats

  • @geertschattenberg4437
    @geertschattenberg4437 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for being left-handed and the nice music and the excellent lesson!

  • @taylorbanh4099
    @taylorbanh4099 Před 3 lety

    Your students must be so lucky to get such detailed coaching in person. Great video and explanation! You make hitting 115 mph serves look effortless.

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Taylor! Yes we have so much fun transforming our students. When I coordinate the motion correctly, it does really feel effortless.😉

  • @roberts4426
    @roberts4426 Před 3 lety

    Keep up the great videos. Thank you 🙏

  • @francomanca
    @francomanca Před 3 lety

    So far....best serve lesson video....lotsa information in simple format

  • @JamesDavisakaRemguy
    @JamesDavisakaRemguy Před 2 lety

    Look, I'm already a big fan. But this is your best video EVER. I love the tech stuff, scientific references, the graphics (!), the pro clips, the patter, the music, the outtakes, EVERYTHING. You guys really, really know your stuff when it comes to the biomechanics of tennis, and it shows. And you know how to have fun. But the production value is truly UNSURPASSED. Nowhere on CZcams do we see anything that can hold a candle to what you all have put out there. Top notch. Well done, boys. Very, very well done.

    • @JamesDavisakaRemguy
      @JamesDavisakaRemguy Před 2 lety

      Oh and I forgot to mention: how you demonstrate all the different incorrect service motions... INCREDIBLE body control! Like a dancer or Olympic athlete. Just freakish. Inhuman. And AWESOME. Good on ya, guys!

  • @soupra22
    @soupra22 Před 3 lety +1

    This video has helped my serve so much. I'd imagine I've gained a minimum 10mph. Thanks for sharing and always waiting to see what you all put out.

  • @snowy6753
    @snowy6753 Před 3 lety +1

    Really good lesson.
    Appreciate that you cover stuff not addressed elsewhere.
    Very productive and unique drills.
    Hoping you can clarify:
    Drill 1 Contact. Your racquet is perpendicular to your arm in this drill. Your actual serve position has a bigger arm/racquet angle @ 11:13. The perpendicular angle works for the drill, but why refer to "your serve contact ... your racquet tilted slightly"?
    Drill 2 Freeze. The freeze requires lots of deceleration and stress on the shoulder and arm. (The deceleration of Drill 3 is even greater.) How do you deal with this stress with your students?

  • @vectorthurm
    @vectorthurm Před 3 lety

    You guys are awesome! Great video! I like the idea of keeping my grip very loose! Gene Molina (another online pro) has a concept called the “hover grip” where your goal is to grip as lightly as possible, interestingly enough by doing this it really cleans up my volleys (which is where my ☠️ grip can occur😆)

  • @tennis47
    @tennis47 Před 3 lety

    Great explanation!

  • @Tobi-ku5ch
    @Tobi-ku5ch Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent video!! Wish I found it before injuring my AC joint from trying to hit serve too hard in incorrect way

  • @pxnguyen67
    @pxnguyen67 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video. Thanks.