Beginner Lesson | How To Hit A Serve In Tennis For Beginners Step By Step
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2020
- Beginner Lesson | How To Hit A Serve In Tennis For Beginners Step By Step
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Time Stamps:
1:27 The Grip
3:14 The Stance
4:31 Throwing Motion
6:13 On Edge Drill
8:58 Ball Placement
11:20 Ball Placement Cont.
13:05 Trophy position/ balance checkpoint
15:06 Rehearse without the ball
16:32 Rehearse with the ball
18:01 Hit Serves
18:38 Why is this happening to me?
19:58 How soon will I see results?
21:30 Up and Over the Net
In this video, John Craig goes through the step-by-step process of hitting the tennis serve from start to finish. Learning the continental grip and the proper fundamentals are key to developing a quality serve motion in the long run of your tennis career whether you a beginner or advanced player.
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Definitely the best step by step tutorial on UA-cam…and I’ve been through them all lol. I’m just starting out so this is great! I just have this video on while I’m on the court.
Thanks so much for the great feedback. Keep me updated on your progress. Also, if interested, I do offer a very useful video analysis service. Let me know if you are interested. Best, John
Really! .. which tennis channels have you seen?
Of the numerous 'how to..... serve' on UA-cam, this is really pragmatic, and adapted to the media. John is very clear, sensibly paced, and progressive in his steps. A really useful video.
Thank you, Tim. As we know, there are many ideas on how to develop the serve. I am glad you resonate with my coaching style. Best, John
great video. 17:30, priceless instruction. Thank you.
Thanks for the great feedback! Best, John
The best explanation of how to serve, that I could find on UA-cam. Thank you very much
Hello Mihai, Thank you so much for the feedback. I am glad you found PPT! Be sure to subscribe and keep me updated on your progress. Kindly, John
as a tennis player and coach for 40 years...THIS was a WONDERFUL video that hit every concept and made it digestible. I've used these techniques in the past teaching 9th grade high school kids but you added much more . I'll USE THIS TODAY at day 2 at my high school team practice.....THANKS
Hi David, Thanks for your feedback! Keep me updated on how your development goes with your team. Be sure to check out the other videos in my serve playlist as your students develop. And please let me know if you have questions. Kindly, John
Thank you
Probably by far the best serve concepts I’ve seen on UA-cam. Step by step in depth video to get a player to improve. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, Jesse! Hopefully you have delved into my serve playlist for more details on the serve. Kindly, John
The pace, the tone, the sequential flow of a top notch communicator.. excellent delivery from a fellow tennis coach
Thank you so much! Best, John
"this is a fork on the road on the serve" couldn't say any better. The on edge drill seems so key to get a pro serve! Thanks coach!
You are welcome! Kindly, John
PERFECT coach 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌝
Thank you so much! Be sure to watch my Serve playlist for more content to develop your serve. Best, John
Ive always been that guy who's not a beginner but never had a serve. This is very helpful.
HI Dev, Glad to know this lesson was helpful to you! Best, John
Brilliant.
Thanks Nicholas! Glad you connected with the lesson! Best, John
This is great very helpful thanks!
You are very welcome! Be sure to review my other videos on the channel. Good luck with your tennis! Best, John
Best details on ball toss.
Thanks Andrew!
Congratulations with this video. Probably longer than the average on UA-cam but definitely more real and useful. Tired of videos with the 7 tips or improve your serve with the 3 steps or trash like that.
This video IS accurate with the reality. Great job and thanks for speaking clear and make It simple.
Hi Miguel, Thanks so much for your comments and kind feedback! Keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
Thank you for the crystal clear guidance. Great video!
Thanks Roy! So glad to know the video lesson was helpful to you! Best, John
I wish you continued success in the field of tennis and youtube thank you very much
Thank you for this detailed instruction!
You are very welcome! Kindly, John
Thank you 🙏🏼 that was awesome explanation 👍🏼
Thank you! Glad this video was helpful to you!
Excellent Contiental grip -good foot work stance then on edge rotate with tilt on cotact of ball
Great video! Thank you.
Thank you so much! Glad to know the video was helpful to you! Kindly, John
As a returning player I find your videos absolutley riveting. They have helped me so much. Thankyou.
Hi Sucath, thank you so much! I am so happy to know my instruction is helping you! Kindly, John
Easy to apprehend and Extremely helpful.
Hi John , Glad to know my lesson was helpful to you. Stay tuned for more! Best, John
OMG the best teaching
Thank you, Valentino! Kindly, John
Best step by step serving lesson. Going to use this for my service lesson. Thanks! 🙏
Thank you so much! Keep me updated on your progress, Best, John
Thank you so much for this great tips. It's really not simple. Gonna try this step by step.
You are welcome! Keep me updated on your progress. Kindly, John
amazing lesson thanks!!!
Thank you! Good luck with developing your serve! Kindly, John
Great technical advice. Thank you coach for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
Hi Abelardo, Thank you for your feedback and contribution to the video! Kindly, John
....YOU DID IT AGAIN...THE PERFECT GUIDE TO ALLL LEVEL SERVE..TNX
Thank you, Konstantinos! Kindly, John
Probably the best explanation i've ever seen. Very helpful and understandable.
Thanks so much, Ricky! I hope you have subscribed to the channel and find my other instructional videos valuable. Kindly, John
Great lesson coach! Congratulations for making simple one of hardest things in tennis
Thank you so much, Luis! By the way, I am presenting on the Tennis Summit on Monday. Here are the details: performanceplustennis--tennisfiles.thrivecart.com/tennis-summit-2021-all-access-pass/. I hope to see you there! Best, John
The best serve video for beginners and intermediate players. Thanks for putting this together. I'm going to watch this several time and put all of this information into practice.
Hi Jeffrey, Thanks for the great feedback. Be sure to check out my other serve lessons (and more) as you develop your skills. Kindly,John
fantastic help, thank you
Thank you!
Super helpful🤙🏻🤙🏻
Hi Jonathan, Glad to know this lesson was helpful to you! Best, John
The on edge drill is life changing...can’t wait to get on the courts today and try it! 🔥🎾
Awesome! Let me know how it goes! Thanks, John
Excellent video
Thank you, Maty! Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover in a future video. Kindly, John
Great lesson, thanks.
My pleasure!
Very helpful thanks you
Thank you! Kindly, John
really excellent overview of the serve and great explanation of the fundamentals. Particularly liked the use of the arm to make sure the ball is in the right place. Have been working on my serve for some time and you are quite right that to get the feel and train the muscle memory you need to practice regularly. Before and after every hitting session I do 30-50 serves and do the motions without the ball for a few minuits. As you rightly say its in a match situation that the brain wants to go back to the easy pushing motion. But having practiced this now over several months I am gradually improving and serving a much more powerful serve with more consistency. Your video on pronation was a great help too in increasing the power of my serve. Many thanks.
Hi Patrick, Thanks so much for your comments and feedback. So glad my instruction was helpful to you! Stay tuned for more insightful videos. Kindly, John
great lesson
Thank you!
Very detailed method building video.
Thanks Louis! Be sure to subscribe, as we have a lot more planned for the channel beginning in June. Best, John
Great video. What would be additionally helpful is to show and explain more of the the part where you turn the racquet to hit the ball from the continental grip to cause it to curve. I'll look for more of your videos.
Thanks William. Please let me know if you did not find the one idea you were looking for. Thanks, John
really helpful tips for me as a beginer
Hi German, I am glad this lesson was helpful to you! Stay tuned, as we have a lot more coming here on the channel! Kindly, John
rick Massi and Peter Freemam always said on the Edge Rotation Upper body Tilt
What can I say other than Wow! I know it's going to be difficult for me to change how I've been serving for the last 5 years but I can't wait to get back on court after this current lockdown and try and try and try to. Cosmic tutorial. What a coach! When I win the lottery I'm gonna move to the US from North Wales and join John's club! Thank you. Tony Costa.
Hi Tony, Thanks for your kind comments. I am so pleased to know my instruction is helping you! If you really want to get into the serve, and work on it during the lockdown, take a look at my Serve Foundation Course: performanceplustennis.com/serve-foundation-program-intro/
The best part is much of the course can be developed at home - without hitting a ball. Check it out and let me know if you have questions. Kindly, John
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I was dumb forgot my login password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
This was very helpful. I am a tennis beginner and after 2.5 months practice I am still not very confident with my serve at all. I will now proceed to practice using your guidance. Thank you.
Hi Paul, Thanks for the feedback! Please keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis thank you John, best wishes from London, England.
I have been trying to correct my serve,am going thro exactly the confusion that he identifies while changing process,,he is not bullshitting,guys,,pay attention to all he says,his process works and the serve is completely different from what we see or play at club level
Thanks Karpe! Keep me updated on your progress. Best, John
Fantastic lesson, thank you for making such a well presented explanation
Thanks for the great feedback! Kindly, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis it's made a huge difference to me already, John...your teaching style is fantastic
@@Fingaphunk3000 Great to hear! Keep me updated on your progress. Thanks, John
This is solid gold! Thank you so much!! I also always felt like that first the motion and proper execution are more important than hitting the ball perfectly!
Thank you, Stefan! Glad this lesson is valuable to you! Best, John
You covered it all! Well done, how many takes? I’m a tennis coach, trying video, it’s not easy. You look so comfortable and fluid in front of the camera. I like your style!
Hi Marc, Thanks for your kind feedback. One take...I have been coaching a long time and with practice I have become quite comfortable in front of the camera! Best, John
Hi John. Thanks for another great video. I have a question on the racquet drop once you’re in the trophy position (I’m a right hander). Does the right hip rotate upward first to initiate the racquet drop OR does the racquet drop first before the hip rotation? Can you please do a video on the racquet drop? Thanks
Hi Amstel, Thanks for your comments and great question. Two primary movements trigger the racquet drop, and they must be properly sequenced for optimum efficiency. The right hip certain rises, but it must be coordinated with something else. I will cover this in a video this for release next week...stay tuned! Kindly, John
Great explanation and drills for learning the serve! Question: how high should the toss be and should I be hitting the ball at the apex or as it's coming down?
Hi Bill, Thanks for your feedback! You will probably discover by watching my videos that I advocate a toss that is above the contact point for a number of very good reasons. That is why 97% of all pros ( both ATP sand WTA) place the ball 12 - 24 inches above contact. Please review my serve lessons here on the channel for more information. Best, John
Hi John. Yet another awesome video. Would you please develop a video that shows how to actually develop a serve from a 3.0 level that is weak, with short take back and slow arc, to a more potent one. I fall back to 3.0 serve because I can maintain match consistency. When I start adding a higher toss, bigger take back and racquet drop, I start double faulting. I would really appreciate any tips on a series of isolated, step-by-step progression steps.
Hi Edmon, Thank you for your comment and question. I will definitely address this in a follow-up video. Kindly, John
You don't lose two points when you double fault. You lose the same number of points as you do when the receiver sends you back a fuzz sandwich off of your lollipop second serve...i.e., one. Personally, I find the second scenario to be far more humiliating.
Hi John I love the way you teach it's very logical and u make us think we can actually do this very motivational. I am a 4.0 league player and found this video quite helpful in getting back to the foundations of serving . How many balls would I have to serve a week to see improvement over a 3 month period in your estimation?
HI William, Thanks for your comment and contribution to the video. The short answer is simply this: It's not how many balls you hit. In fact, I trained a high school team of girls to serve: A total of 6 hours of training. When they were done, they all served with excellent technique. The coach was astonished and asked me how many serves the girls hit. (He estimated 1,000 serves over 3 days/ 2 hours per day). The girls replied that they hit fewer than 60 serves total, which is true. Want to know how? Click here: performanceplustennis.com/serve-foundation-program-intro/. Let me know if you have questions. A final thought: Work on the principles, not on the volume of balls you hit. Best, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis will do John. Thank you for responding I appreciate.
top class
Bernard Mckey Thanks Bernard! Kindly, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis my pleasure always watching you Rick Massi and Peter Freeman playing 50 years grew up on grass and also tarmacadam best 2 surfaces too develop your game-I being at the US open finals twice 6 Wimbledon finals 1 australian openQF My favourite players Sampras Mcenroe Borg Connors Federer Nadal love serve and volley i have had the pleasure of knocking up with Mcenroe Fleming and Connors for 20 minutes in dublin in the 80's-
I have kknocked up on the outside courts in the US Open
I am playing 50 years I learnt all the technical shots grass and hard court big factor -I have all the technical shots in the game use semi western grip for top spin forehand and contiental for flat forehand-what I am trying to do learn is to get a very good look a like Sampras type serve I am going to strip my serve start from scratch this is where you -Rick Massi Peter freeman i play tennis with 150% intensity and passion-rick Massi and Peter Freeman always said RELAX RELAX RELAX -Peter freeman showed tornado serve great second serve
yours was excellent where I am at 1 got the contiental grip 2 feet right 3 On the Edge and rotate on contact that I need to practice I do that by shadow swinging first then in increase it-John excellent knowledge toss throwing from the hip with the straight arm shadow swing ing
thank you and you are top class i keep watching you Three I the serve to a very top level in 6 months it takes practice.
@@bernardmckey7602 Hi Bernard, Thank you for sharing your experiences. I really appreciate your passion for tennis! If you are going to "strip your serve from scratch", there is not better program than my serve foundation course to build your serve. Take a look at the information page...here is the link: performanceplustennis.com/serve-foundation-program-intro/
I am happy to answer any questions you have and help you on your journey to developing a professional quality serve! Kindly, John
my style of serving is almost same with your tutorial, the only difference is the the weight transfer (right foot) after release of the ball and re-transfer your weight inward/upward while pivoting slightly.
Thanks for your comments and contribution to the lesson. Everyone style is a little different. Best to feel natural, and what you do! Best, John
Thank you so much John, this helped a lot. My tennis serve is the weakest out of all the parts of tennis and this vid helped me so much. I have a bad habit of leaving my pinky off of the racket. Do you know how I can stop this habit because every time I try I go straight back to my pinky off (on the bottom of the racket).
Hi James, Thanks for your feedback. I am glad to know the lesson is helping you. Regarding the pinky - is your hand so low on the handle that your pinky is off the end? Or is your complete hand on the handle with pinky just floating off? Thanks John
Yes , my hand is very low on the racket and my pinky always floats on the air. During forehands, my racket wobbles and goes out of control. This might be a minor issue in the future, just wanted to address this just incase. Thank you for replying 🙏
@@jamesanzalone824 Easy to say, but you need to break that habit! How? Simply be aware. Be sure to keep your full playing hand on the handle in the ready position between strokes, and of course when you are setting up to serve. You never see a pro holding the racquet so low that the pinky is of the handle, because it reduces control. Even if you need to choke up for a bit of time...whatever it takes to break the habit. Good luck, John
I have good technique and all the points you mentioned in my serve. When I am practicing serve I have everyrhing correct and get the result what I want in terms of speed and accuracy but but when it comes to a match situation only one out of say 5 serves are good. The difference in both situation is the fact that in one situation you are ready with 50 balls and serving and the other being you are playing points between serves , a lot more happening in mind and with body. Anyone else in same sìtuation?
Hi Pramod, Thanks for your comment and for opening up about the challenge you face when playing. Everyone is in the same situation...it's a matter of learning how (or what) to think about between points and when you are lining up to serve. It's mental. I will address this in a future video. Best, John
Hi john, there is a video of Novak from times teaching serve and in that video he is saying to use wrist.. is there any use of wrist in serve?
Hi Pramod, Thanks for your question. The attempt to use the wrist is poor information. I suggest you browse through my play list on the serve to get clarity on the technique including the role of the wrist. Thanks, John
I’m relieved you are not telling me to get into the tilt
Can I do these drills and practice serves on tennis walls? Will it improve my serve or shud I get on court for serve practice?
Hi, Thanks for your great question. I would practice off the tennis court, so you can focus on the skill development and concern yourself less with where the ball goes. Stay tuned and keep up the great work! Kindly John
Hi John, thank you for the prompt response. Amazing lesson!!
great coach!!! Where are you?
Hi Lawrence, I am in Newport Beach, California. Thanks, John
Would these drills work for helping children develop their serve?
Hi Jim, Absolutely! Best, John
Hi John, I sent you an email about coaching. Looking forward to hearing from you
How do I get the ball to vair off when it hits the court?
Hi, I think you mean veering off, or spinning off the court, correct? Here is a video that will help you: ua-cam.com/video/RccNJdwXnp8/v-deo.htmlsi=JcwM6PASgh2mI7dJ. Best, John
Well, after 8 months of private lessons, I’ve never been corrected on my grip. I’ve been (poorly) serving with an eastern grip. Guess I’ll be using continental from now on!
Hi, It's unfortunate that invested in lessons and you were not trained with the proper grip (probably some other things as well). If you are interested, I am happy to take a look at your serve and make recommendations. Simply click the following link to contact me. I will send you a invitation to the app my students use to record and send videos to me. I will review your serve and return my review back to you. Here is the link: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/ Best regards, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis Thank you for responding. I sent an email through the link. I appreciate your time and direction.
@@t.collections5170 Hi, I have not seen your email come through my contact page, which is quite unusual. Can you try again? Thanks, John
@@t.collections5170 Hi again, I tested the "Contact us" page, and it worked on my end. Did you see the message "Thanks, your email was sent successfully" after you hit the send button? Thanks, John
@@tennislessonsreview8350 Yes, I did get the confirmation page. No worries, I’ll send again. Thanks for letting me know.
Click here to get started on the most comprehensive serve course ever to surface the internet: performanceplustennis.com/serve-foundation-program-intro/
Time Stamps:
1:27 The Grip
3:14 The Stance
4:31 Throwing Motion
6:13 On Edge Drill
8:55 Ball Placement
10:39 Trophy position/ balance checkpoint
12:42 Rehearse without the ball
14:08 Rehearse with the ball
15:33 Hit Serves
16:11 Why is this happening to me?
17:31 How soon will I see results?
19:05 Up and Over the Net
Too much WAFFLE - just get on with it!