Tennis Serve “Racket Drop” Explained (How To Serve Like The Pros)

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    Tennis Serve “Racket Drop” Explained (How To Serve Like The Pros)
    1. Lower your toss
    2. Racket tip points to the right as the racket lifts up
    3. Knock off birthday hat as your elbow moves forward and up

    Lukasz, you got this!
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  • @gadewaal
    @gadewaal Місяць тому +1

    How fortunate viewers are to have access to such great instruction! I am in my 60s now and wish I could have seen this video when I was younger

    • @gadewaal
      @gadewaal Місяць тому +1

      I have to add this: the way you explain things, step by step and by drawing on the screen, makes it so effective and easy to follow. Serously, this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen in any domain, not only in tennis.

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  Місяць тому

      @gadewaal wow thank you so much!! You may also enjoy this video as well… ua-cam.com/video/O-PujQfV6fI/v-deo.htmlsi=t144WZRqpsOx2AoZ thanks so much!!

  • @pantooka3
    @pantooka3 2 роки тому +24

    After watching at least 40-50 videos (2 Minute and others), feels like this is the one that finally broke through to me and now I can identify what’s wrong in all of my own videos. The drill at the end was worth it all by itself. Thanks as always for sharing!

  • @maikelalefceolin5595
    @maikelalefceolin5595 8 місяців тому +2

    explained as never before. Thank you so much Ryan for this channel

  • @sunsioux444
    @sunsioux444 Місяць тому

    this video is just what I need as a struggling beginner unable to get or learn the correct service motion. I pray I will be able to come back here one day, hopefully soon in the future, and say I’ve made a breakthrough because of the fundamentals explained here so clearly and brilliantly!!

  • @mlbaker40
    @mlbaker40 2 роки тому +10

    Showing the desired movement of the racquet using the on screen drawing with the green circles and yellow arrows is simply an unbelievable way of teaching body movements. Your work shows us how so many people misinterpret tennis movements. Thank you for doing such an incredible detailed explanation.

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому +1

      Wow thank you!! So nice of you to comment how much you like the videos. Thanks for the support!!

  • @andrewjack9528
    @andrewjack9528 Рік тому +3

    This is exactly the biomechanical problem that i have. Racket behind head diagonally and unable to drop further. Habit of years doing it wrong. Partly due to shoulder mobility but worked with bands to make it more flexible. Your video comparison is excellent and very helpful to see the movements required to fix the racket path and elbow route. Keep up the good work coach. 😊

  • @francisremedios2530
    @francisremedios2530 2 роки тому +1

    The elbows exercise at end of video shows how to get a proper racquet drop. Tod is the best explanation that I have seen among all internet tennis instructors.

  • @RolyGardner
    @RolyGardner 2 роки тому +1

    Ok. My name is Roly Gardner and I serve like this guy. A weird turn of events. I happened to video myself serving before I saw this vid. I felt like I was serving well and was winning tournament matches. All good. Until I saw this guy and thought who this is how I serve. Long story short I started to adopt this routine and wow! More power more control more everything. I am a big advocate of online training but this is the bet correction ever. Thank you sooooo much it has changed my game. I am beating guys way ove my classement. Can't praise you enough man. Cheers!

  • @virgilstar48
    @virgilstar48 9 місяців тому +2

    Well done.Very clearly explained.Having developed 3 US Open jr champions including current WTA top 100 player as well as dozens of nationally ranked juniors and ATP players you have done a great job here.

  • @p_a_o_7658
    @p_a_o_7658 2 роки тому +2

    I cannot believe how you could produce teaching vdo almost everyday and keep the content new and interesting. It s madness.

  • @bertugmete2855
    @bertugmete2855 2 місяці тому +2

    Really nice explanation, thank you so much

  • @natsksrn1434
    @natsksrn1434 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this. I went and practised this on the courts and it all clicked. I always had a confusion on the backswing. Now hopefully it works in the matches 😁

  • @rudyanne100
    @rudyanne100 6 місяців тому +1

    …amazing…you are unique Ryan! The real deal !

  • @charlesmunroe2335
    @charlesmunroe2335 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Video! Thank you...

  • @TheDaDain
    @TheDaDain Рік тому +1

    Very very thank you. I have seen this video quite several times. Now I am understanding the path of this swing.

  • @fernandoalves3414
    @fernandoalves3414 6 місяців тому

    Excelent ! Thanks from Brazil !

  • @LavernLee-zz5ln
    @LavernLee-zz5ln 6 місяців тому

    Wow.. racket & elbow change directions..will shadow practice this advice till I get it right. 👍

  • @cam1210
    @cam1210 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely on point as usual. Great serve instruction!

  • @akio2730
    @akio2730 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the lesson! You are so talented on coaching!

  • @carlosbedoya1954
    @carlosbedoya1954 Місяць тому

    Very good instruction thanks

  • @kumarsabaratnam4787
    @kumarsabaratnam4787 Рік тому

    Great content & demo Ryan. Thanks for your detailed analysis & explanation.. well understood.

  • @kunalpatel618
    @kunalpatel618 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video. Discusses & offers solutions to very common habits in players' serve. Thank you!

  • @davidkim3294
    @davidkim3294 10 місяців тому

    The best video for serve thanks

  • @oliverquast594
    @oliverquast594 2 роки тому +2

    Dear Ryan, wonderful as usual. I like the most the elbow exercise with the ball! So important. That`s makes to hit upwards as well. Regards from your fan from Hamburg. Oliver

  • @lawsoncampbell4558
    @lawsoncampbell4558 Місяць тому

    Great analysis

  • @javierrobles6372
    @javierrobles6372 2 роки тому

    Muchas Gracias. Excelente lección.
    Thanks. Excellent lesson

  • @crosscourtrabbitcompletetennis
    @crosscourtrabbitcompletetennis 2 роки тому

    Yet another superb analysis.

  • @imontufo
    @imontufo 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! This is the best compendium on the serve I've ever seen. By the way, what racket weight and string tension do you like to use? I've never heard you talk about it.

  • @Jeremy-qj2dk
    @Jeremy-qj2dk 2 роки тому

    Excellent vidéo

  • @ingukcho1913
    @ingukcho1913 2 роки тому

    It works!! Thank you.

  • @73crew59
    @73crew59 2 роки тому

    WOW. Thank you so much. It's a really amazing teaching.I think you saved my 5 year lesson money.

  • @carlosm4215
    @carlosm4215 2 роки тому +2

    Sensacional este vídeo. Conteúdo muito bem desenvolvido, com didática, paciência e autoridade de quem realmente sabe e gosta de ensinar. Já estou aqui em Casa treinando os movimentos. Muito obrigado!

  • @augustblood6810
    @augustblood6810 2 роки тому

    Really interesting! Going to give it a try.

  • @manoeljoaquimdecarvalhofil4520
    @manoeljoaquimdecarvalhofil4520 2 роки тому +1

    very good explanation

  • @SaurabhSharma-vi1nj
    @SaurabhSharma-vi1nj Рік тому

    Thank you sir 🙏

  • @rosbif00
    @rosbif00 2 роки тому

    this is really helpful especially the elbow part. I'll try and film my serve one day and send it to you :)

  • @bailadorr
    @bailadorr 5 місяців тому

    Unfortunately, I have the same problem, but fortunately I saw the video. I`ll try to practice the drills :) . Thanks

  • @fedalfan1962
    @fedalfan1962 Місяць тому

    Thanks for it..!! I will start to practice it from tomorrow..!!

  • @santi_vag_escaneos
    @santi_vag_escaneos 2 роки тому

    the GOOD of videos! the best of best x ever

  • @user-vj9wc2yl4l
    @user-vj9wc2yl4l 2 роки тому

    Many thanks for your detailed and useful explanation regarding why my serve is always far from what it should be due. I got it.

  • @wanggeorge7925
    @wanggeorge7925 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent

  • @bachibouzouk28
    @bachibouzouk28 2 роки тому

    Great drill, having fun with the party hat, it works different muscles, so I have a few sore muscles. Du Québec, merci🤗

  • @homanhedayati306
    @homanhedayati306 10 місяців тому

    super video 💯🙏

  • @billgraeser8382
    @billgraeser8382 9 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @tennizs408
    @tennizs408 Рік тому

    Exactly my issue. Thanksss

  • @luiscarlostrotta8119
    @luiscarlostrotta8119 Рік тому

    can you please explain the time units, are they in hundredths of a second or in seconds?
    Sorry I don't know English correctly. Very valuable your content!!!, I congratulate you!!!!

  • @Shaaktl
    @Shaaktl Рік тому

    First time understanding that. Could you do another one explaining the proper loading of the legs while you do this motion? I would really like to hear your take on leg loading on the serve.

  • @absolutepowercorruptsabsol1864
    @absolutepowercorruptsabsol1864 2 роки тому +1

    You are definitely a class apart. Hats off to you Sir.👍👍👍

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much!! I simply love coaching. Glad to be able to make videos.

  • @Ruhan885
    @Ruhan885 2 роки тому +1

    i have the same Google Wifi units. Love them.

  • @MrSamara666
    @MrSamara666 2 роки тому

    Amazing vid happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽!!’

  • @Gustavo-fu4hp
    @Gustavo-fu4hp Рік тому

    Excelente drill

  • @sidchugh8371
    @sidchugh8371 2 роки тому

    Hi Ryan, thanks for this great video. You point out the tip of the racquet should be pointing to the right side with the face closed. From another recent tip of yours I gather it's better for the tip to be pointing down with the wrist loose. Both scenarios I suppose are ok? Also could you pls. clarify where the racquet should be pointing during the trophy position? Different pros seem to have slight nuances in their trophy position - some have the racquet more vertical or strings facing the right side, some slighty tilted forward and strings facing down, etc. Is one technically better than the other or is this just a preference?

  • @Stellarffxi
    @Stellarffxi Рік тому

    This is great... I feel like my serve looks a lot like his and I'm struggling to get the proper elbow drop.. awesome video!

  • @MB-le7tw
    @MB-le7tw Рік тому

    so can we say that the elbow leads and drives the forward motion of the serve? does shoulder rotation, like in a throwing motion, ever come into play or is it just elbow drive that's key?

  • @andrehtgti2
    @andrehtgti2 Рік тому +1

    Same problem than mine 😅 Thank you!

  • @waldemarleitgeber4165
    @waldemarleitgeber4165 Рік тому

    Very clear explanation. What I see Lucas's. On dominant hand ends behind his back instead of the right arm pit or close to the right part of the chest.

  • @yakzivz1104
    @yakzivz1104 2 роки тому

    Wow!! I will most definitely try this today or tomorrow. At 13:50, I strongly believe that this is what I'm doing wrong: my elbow is not coming forward and it sometimes causes pain in my wrist. I will most definitely practice this drill with the elbow and ball.

  • @nabeenhussain524
    @nabeenhussain524 2 роки тому

    Thanks Ryan. Is catching the ball with the elbow at the 3oclock position just a beginners step to actually catching it at the 12 o’clock for the ideal racket drop? Happy Holidays.

  • @terrydavidson4581
    @terrydavidson4581 Рік тому

    Nice job, Ryan. Right to left is a major. misconception. From Lucas's video it's towards the front of the court. From yours it's front to back (behind the head of the server). Well, everything is relative but this video is a big step forward..

  • @at8630
    @at8630 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent information. Would all of that motion be the same for a topspin or slice serve serve also? Thank you.

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому

      To an extent. The topspin serve uses less forward elbow movement.

  • @MertHalaman
    @MertHalaman Рік тому

    Great tip. I need to lower my toss and bring my elbow forward and drop the racket.

  • @robbiemerriman3931
    @robbiemerriman3931 2 роки тому +6

    Love the videos. I gotta say - every time I watch these videos about serves, it seems that Pete Sampras violates 2 or 3 rules. Am I wrong?

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому +4

      Pistol Pete doesn’t violate any serve rules. And he’s actually my favorite player of all time. People who struggle serving look on YT for ways to improve. And people who struggle serving don’t improve when trying to serve like Sampras. Think of it this way…a surgeon’s job is to fix broken arms and then put a cast on it to help it heal. That doesn’t mean that surgeons think EVERYONE should walk around with casts on their arms all the time or that if someone doesn’t have a cast on their arm that they a violating a rule. The cast is ONLY for people with broken arms. My instruction is for people who have broken serves. Sampras’ serve wasn’t broken, so no need to make his serve different.

    • @robbiemerriman3931
      @robbiemerriman3931 2 роки тому

      @@2MinuteTennis thanks for the reply. He's my favorite of all time too. Went back and watched some of his serve videos. I see what you mean. Again, appreciate the videos!

  • @christopherpollak7448
    @christopherpollak7448 2 роки тому +1

    Elbow and racket switching positions. Do you create the switch by leading with the elbow coming forward or leading with the racket arm circling over the head (knocking off the party hat) causing the elbow to come forward?

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому

      Think of it as both movements happening simultaneously. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @humanentity2214
    @humanentity2214 Місяць тому

    My racquet goes over my hand rather than in. In shadow swings without a ball i can correct it but not when a ball and impact serve are at play. Been trying for years, still not successful. Maybe very strong muscle memory in my right arm from playing cricket.

  • @jacklin9649
    @jacklin9649 2 роки тому +2

    Hope to get mine analyzed soon 😀👍

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому +4

      Hey jack. I’m actually halfway done with your video. Coming very very soon my friend. Thanks for your patience. I’m getting a lot of videos sent my way. Haha. Thanks!!

    • @paddlepower888
      @paddlepower888 2 роки тому

      Not sending a video until I get another ten thousand swings. I know what I need to work on. Ryan keeps telling us!

  • @hark3394
    @hark3394 2 роки тому

    What is your opinion about the timing the elbow goes forward? I have learned that at first the elbow stays at his place when the racket is moving over the birthday head so there is a stretch (it gives a nice feeling) in your shoulder for maximum power.

    • @peterrattenbury8608
      @peterrattenbury8608 2 роки тому

      Yes, I thought the elbow remained in the same position until the point where it is knocking off the birthday hat, and then it comes forward and up.

  • @petrok5759
    @petrok5759 8 місяців тому

    When the serve ball hits, it always feels like I'm getting hit by a pitch, so my arm hurts. How can I fix this? Thanks.

  • @mariolanz4187
    @mariolanz4187 Місяць тому

    It's not Racket Science, just get a birthday hat 🎉

  • @felipenavarro9113
    @felipenavarro9113 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing video! Tomorrow im going to practice this!!! I hope one day y can send you a video of my terrible serve and see it on this channel (sorry for my inglish but im from chile) thank you!!! 😁

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому +2

      Keep me posted. I get a lot of videos sent to me but you can always medial me your technique. ryan@2minutetennis.net

  • @user-pd3ku5tn5o
    @user-pd3ku5tn5o 8 місяців тому

    What about McEnroe. His style is bad according to your instructions?

  • @user-wt2qb6cb7h
    @user-wt2qb6cb7h 7 місяців тому +1

    I have been practicing this serve motion; BUT for some reason I start in a continental grip, BUT end up with a forehand grip. Killing me.

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  7 місяців тому

      What type of serve are you trying to hit? Flat/slice/topspin?

  • @goktayokcu
    @goktayokcu 6 місяців тому

    Can you turn on subtitles

  • @IdontKnow-jt2oz
    @IdontKnow-jt2oz 2 роки тому +1

    Did you notice the hockey sticks making boundaries?
    What would those help with?

    • @txtrophycub
      @txtrophycub 2 роки тому

      Foot placement and ball toss. If you toos the ball too far out then you have to move your feet and reach for it messing up your body position for optimal serve

  • @peterhammer6915
    @peterhammer6915 2 роки тому +2

    If you have thrown stones or snowballs in your youth, this "racket drop" is an automatic move. You just get a lot more speed with this.

  • @nickbezrukov9823
    @nickbezrukov9823 2 роки тому

    Вам очень идут бейсболки! :)

  • @mikesteinberg7632
    @mikesteinberg7632 10 місяців тому

    In summary elbow forward and up. The rest can be more flexible.or les perfect. Remember that the next step is more important....how to.hit the ball to.send it to the opppnent square above the net....)

  • @jerrycallows3906
    @jerrycallows3906 7 місяців тому

    His ball toss is high but he does have better arm extension.

  • @Profesah_411
    @Profesah_411 Рік тому

    Hi Ryan. Is it a requirement that we wear matching pants? I have to pick some up. Lol. 😂. Love your videos!

  • @eldartop1634
    @eldartop1634 Рік тому

    I think I got it now )

  • @nickbezrukov9823
    @nickbezrukov9823 2 роки тому

    Для изучения и копирования учениками рекомендую подачу Ника Киргиоса - она мощная и эффективная. При этом очень скупая по движению

  • @wkrp10splayer19
    @wkrp10splayer19 2 роки тому

    your time to impact was .57. would you happen to know federer's number?

  • @johnzuniga1966
    @johnzuniga1966 3 місяці тому

    Le gustan los 🎉🎉🎉

  • @SS-qf2po
    @SS-qf2po 7 місяців тому

    Good instruction but something very obvious was not addressed... His wrist is locked out at address and he needs to choke down on the handle so that some flash is hanging below the end of the racket which will allow the wrist to free up. It is evident that his wrist is locked the whole time through the swing which is not allowing any snap.

  • @caocaohehe
    @caocaohehe 2 роки тому +2

    There are so many different ways the pros serve.

  • @narsimha1089
    @narsimha1089 Рік тому +1

    I didn’t see you in trophy position while trying to knock birthday hat.. I might be missing something here.. appreciate it

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  Рік тому

      Hey thanks for the comments. What is your interpretation of the "trophy position" and what about it am I now doing?

    • @narsimha1089
      @narsimha1089 Рік тому

      I was looking for a reply on missing trophy position.. trophy position is part of serve fundamentals as far I know..

    • @narsimha1089
      @narsimha1089 Рік тому

      @@2MinuteTennis it appears that holding the racquet towards the right side of the body with strings facing down and from that position moving the racquet in a circular motion aiming to knock the birthday hat … usually in the professional circuit players will be in that power position (interpretation of trophy IMO) before hitting the ball

  • @pritesh1369
    @pritesh1369 2 роки тому +1

    Lucas got no racquet drop but getting the serve into the service box 😮

    • @2MinuteTennis
      @2MinuteTennis  2 роки тому

      You are correct.

    • @paddlepower888
      @paddlepower888 2 роки тому

      Hmm, we wouldn't be watching this if Lucas could consistently hit his serves.

  • @zokkostenniszone3282
    @zokkostenniszone3282 2 роки тому +1

    I'd like to see more arch in your back and more kick to the serve ( that's you coach ) and your stance is too front on

  • @chunpingding1196
    @chunpingding1196 2 роки тому +2

    Asking the server to pay attention to where the racquet tip should move confuses the learner. This way, the learner will often to use his/her arm to manipulate the racquet so that its tip will follow the correct path. Instead, we should ask the the learner to concentrate his/her big muscle, like the core, hips and shoulders, making sure he/she rotate back his/her body first to store energy and then rotate forward to hit the ball, with the arm and hand relaxed, then the tip of the racquet will automatically to follow the correct path, described in this video. In other words, the correct racquet tip path is the result of the correct body rotation and arm/hand relaxation, not our effort target.

  • @jenkinssthomson8879
    @jenkinssthomson8879 2 роки тому

    16 minute tennis

  • @ColliervilleDentist
    @ColliervilleDentist Рік тому

    Damnit it Lucas, toss lower.

  • @nickbezrukov9823
    @nickbezrukov9823 2 роки тому

    Обе подачи страдают одним общим недостатком - это "лишние движения"! У вас, на мой взгляд, "лишнее движение" кистью.

  • @lanebrain55
    @lanebrain55 2 роки тому

    My toss is high

  • @argentinociudadano6150
    @argentinociudadano6150 Рік тому

    Good God!!..still you have not understand isr and esr.

  • @letsnote2962
    @letsnote2962 2 роки тому

    This simply doesn’t work for me.

  • @kimlengtay4724
    @kimlengtay4724 2 роки тому

    Party hat is out of stock because of you.