Ball toss
11/23/2010 | Written by: uspta
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Ball toss
Description:
In this video clip USPTA Master Professional Rick Macci explains the ball toss and where it should be released in relation to the player’s body in order to hit successful serves.
Tip:
The serve is a critical shot in tennis and the only shot that you fully control. In other words, since you initiate the serve, you don’t have to prepare for an incoming ball from your opponent. In order to hit a good serve, however, you need to toss the ball properly because your swing will be determined by where you place your toss.
In order to make a good toss, the ball needs to be held on the fingertips. The palm should face directly toward the sky as the arm goes up and the ball should be pushed into the air using the straight forward and up technique. These factors help to limit spin on the ball and enhance overall control of the toss. The tossing arm should go up and out to the side of the body assisting trunk and shoulder rotation. The weight starts to move forward as the arm moves upward.
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