How To Serve In Tennis In 7 Steps - Serve Technique Tutorial

If you want to learn how to serve in tennis with correct technique, then follow these 7 steps that guide you through proper technical progressions. www.feeltennis.net/serve-chec...
You'll learn proper serve stance, how to find a continental grip, how to learn the pronation through two swing paths, how to coordinate both arms so that the tennis serve toss and the backswing work in harmony, how to generate the most power through the racquet lag and what's the key to a proper follow-through on the serve.
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The last part of learning how to serve in tennis shows you drills that help you find the fluid motion again if you lost it while you were practicing only small parts of the complete tennis serve.

[@feeltennis]

Free 7 Steps PDF download - Optimized for smartphones so that you can take it on the court as you work on the serve technique: www.feeltennis.net/serve-checklist/

[@RickMartinYouTube]

Toughest stroke in tennis, imo.......hard to develop muscle memory. Can practice all day and get in a groove, but lose the feel during matches. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together.

[@MARC0K0ELN]

+Rick Martin I have a hard time with my serve as well. But in fact, I believe a serve could come easily. You know exactly where the ball will be and you have already positioned yourself to hit it. We overthink the serve and try to hard mentally and physically to master it. I think if you would tell a child to toss the ball up and hit it, it would soon make the right motion without getting further instructions.

[@yimingzhh]

+Marco Grieco I beg to differ. I have seen quite a few kids starting to try serves. Non of them can figure out continental grip pronation by themselves. Not even the smartest or the most athletic kid. The motion is just not intuitive.

[@MARC0K0ELN]

I think you are right. After still working on my serve, often with the help of Feel Tennis' clips, I realized that the motion ist not intuitive.

[@Rightman123]

Thanks for giving valuable techniques....

[@Dubinski2382]

It's a lot like pitching in baseball. I think if you understand the arm pronation involved it helps a lot.

[@alastairmacdonald4962]

This is a selfless, non showy, well presented, well constructed, well articulated, first class lesson. Have not seen one like it and I have looked at quite a lot. I have been trying to copy Djokvic. Lots of double faults- discouraged. Other videos are too wordy or not comprehensive as this one is. AM

[@johnjeffers1524]

In a word, it is Polish. (I might be wrong, but I think he is Polish).

[@shirin8402]

Wow you made me watch it

[@janisavotins5095]

20:09 the edges exercise is 👌🏻 !

[@jodyalanmortimer1381]

I agree with you. I am going to the link . Best video I have seen about the serve

[@vasocreta]

This is truly one of the best instruction videos for tennis I have ever seen! Thank you for this fantastic breakdown of the serve mechanics.

[@lulu5688]

Matthew Wilson i agree with you

[@bhushanm6847]

Even I agree with u

[@makenae485]

i agree with you fuckboy

[@Daniels656993]

I've never really had a guaranteed second serve. I am self tought through just playing and the serve has always been my achilles heal. I stopped playing 10 years ago and only recently started playing again and noticed that I felt really uncomfortable in my serve motion which would explain why the toss and direction was so erratic and why my shoulder hurts the day after. Your video has helped me understand what I'm doing wrong. Ty.

[@curiousgeorge6921]

His serve is shit

[@speedygonzales4707]

You have taken a very complex action sequence and broken it down into logical sub-actions. You are the first person to properly explain arm pronation to me. You have provided great modelling. This is some of the best teaching practice I have seen on KZbin. Well done and thank you so much - I can't wait to improve my serve!

[@extr0ve43]

Same

[@tennissnipets4286]

Exactly, arm extension and probation are extremely important for generating topspin and power

[@Tarnge11]

Can he teach a golf swing too please?

[@MrBigwill74]

I absolutely agree! Simply amazing ⭐️💯😃

[@WikiPeoples]

What an INCREDIBLE coach. I am taking tennis lessons right now and my current coach can only point and say "SNAP THE WRIST, YOU GOTTA SNAP THE WRIST". Meanwhile, you break down the serve into repeatable, simple steps, and explain why we do them. THANK YOU!

[@feeltennis]

Happy to help!

[@borisljevar3126]

Great explanation, it's all clear. I hope this also works for an absolute beginner. Adding a lookup table to help me find the essential parts of the instruction: 1:01 Stance 1:48 Continental grip 3:43 Swing path 5:26 Swing exercise 1 6:09 Swing exercise 2 7:21 Toss 7:48 Backswing 9:07 Trophy position 9:38 Backswing exercise 10:20 Backswing + Hitting exercise 11:41 Body rotation 16:19 Follow-through 19:48 Fluidity exercise

[@nickbyrd1027]

I used to play tennis EVERY DAY from ages 14-20, I got pretty good, but then school/work/life got in the way and I completely quit playing. At almost 28, I finally picked my racket back up (and yes, the same racket and strings from 8 years ago), started watching your videos, and practicing every day. Within 2 weeks of very intentional drills, mentally going through all your videos, and having an open mind, I already feel like I'm better than I was 8 years ago. Your videos are truly phenomenal, you're an amazing teacher!

[@codynelson5785]

Oh hi

[@marlonkonrad]

This is by far the best serve tutorial available on KZbin! I started playing tennis about a month ago, and even with a coach teaching me, I was really struggling with the serve. After I watched this, honestly my serve improved like 80%. Thanks Tomas!

[@CliffYates]

Awesome Video. I'm a beginning player at age 60 and I found your instruction easy to follow and visualize​ for practice. I'll be using these techniques right away.

[@sridesign]

One of the best videos giving clear instructions to serve. Camera angles are great, slow motions at appropriate places are perfect, the pace of instructions is just fine.

[@mikec4834]

The raquet drop! Never had any idea how big that is! Out of all the instruction I had on the serve no one has ever come close to you, can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for making all parts of the service motion so easy too understand!

[@feeltennis]

Very much appreciated!

[@raygolf1]

Thomas is the best I've seen for tennis instruction. Has wonderful communication skills.

[@LLLLL644]

I had a problem with my shoulder a couple months ago but when I watched this, tried the step 3, corrected my motion and contact to the ball, it didn't hurt anymore. Thanks a lot

[@cyphen21]

This video is solid gold. After three months of working on my serve, this is the only video I have found that breaks everything down into understandable parts. I saw an immediate improvement to my serve.

[@fatemehabdizadeh5539]

Thank you so much, this was really helpful and explained in a very detailed and clear way

[@jaronponniah5683]

I watch this vid exactly 1 year ago when I couldn’t serve at all. I now have the best serve for my age group in my club and it’s coz of this vid. 🙏🙏

[@tiendq]

The best serve instruction I've ever seen, I already know how to serve but this one tells me lots of details on how and why. Thanks so much.

[@dmytrosavytsky2122]

Best serve lesson online I've seen so far. Thank you! :)

[@soniaromero5158]

One of the best instruction videos to improve serves...thank you!

[@sshanto17]

This was the cleanest and most straight forward tennis tutorial video I have watched so far. Thankyou!

[@yuyifu]

This is the best serve instruction video that explains the pronation clearly and correctly.

[@zianxu2006]

This is the best video on tennis serving that I've ever seen on youtube. Very thoughtful and very well explained.

[@richardwilson2227]

This video gave me the breakthrough I needed to begin using an advanced serve. I am 3.0 player that struggled with serve toss and consistently getting my serve in play (a good day was 30% of serves). Prior to watching this video I was practicing my serve daily but was seeing very little improvement. After two 100 ball sessions practicing your "bounce" to pronate drill, my contact consistency and serve accuracy substantially improved. I was so exhilarated with the improvement gained in a short period of time! I am very motivated to trust your training recommendations to continue progressing. Thank you so much for your help!

[@alandasher8789]

I dont care how old this video is. If someone really focuses on following the steps and create true muscle memory here, you will be on your way...excellent..thanks Tomaz' for caring and teaching..

[@AndiBede]

This is a great video! Thank you for the thorough explanation of this technique and for being patient. I especially enjoyed the slow motion bits. Keep up the awesome work!

[@MrFrisbeeGuy]

I have played tennis for 40 years, but never got proper instruction for the serve. Your tutorial is fantastic... covering every aspect of the serve. Anyone player can see their weakness(es) and what they should focus on with your insightful instruction. And I learned some new vocabulary, too! Thank you!

[@Jus2ezz]

The best coach on KZbin. I’ve rewatched many of his videos and always pick up something new that I missed

[@thuy-duonghan850]

I absolutely loved every part of this tennis lecture. I did not skip through. Thank you!

[@mortengraakjaer975]

Tomaz: Finally a complete and comprehensive walk-throgh of needed steps to get the serve right!!! What an inspiration and help to take to the tennis court and practice. And finally after 20 years of playing tennis, i have now improved my serve considerably after implementing the 7 step in only 7 sessions. Thank you Tomaz....

[@AltHistoryX]

Best Tennis instructional video I've ever seen!

[@ripleypipe]

Thorough, meticulously constructed and thoughtfully demonstrated Tomaz. Thank you. Gordon

[@ronheier2324]

Never saw a better analysis of the breakdown of the serve. Thank you

[@mashosh7861]

Before this tutorial my serve was bad to medium, following your instructions and lots of practice it became medium to good. Amazing tutorial, some people just have a way to deliver the knowledge that is just oerfect, you are one of them thanks

[@JeremyNelsonSmith1]

Very clear instructions, one of the best serve videos I have watched, thank you.

[@naeco5778]

I have to say I've watched dozens and dozens of serving tutorials on youtube and this is by far the best video of all. The way he explains every step and the reason behind each of them makes it so much simple to understand.

[@feeltennis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@weiqiangzheng5242]

one of the best online tennis coach. this is the best serve lesson on line. thank you

[@tomwharton9800]

Absolutely the best serve video and believe me I have analysed lots. Thomaz has a great way of explaining the mechanics of the serve. It seems that I have made all the common mistakes but now know how to correct them. Thank you Thomaz!

[@billgebhard7935]

Incredible video! This is an absolutely incredibly explained breakdown of the serve as I've never seen it before. You are a great coach. Thank you very much! I am now a follower for life!

[@camlendrim7609]

By far the most clear, consise and technically sound demonstration of the forgotten but essential teaching concept of progression. Thanks Tomaz. Cam

[@tigerkane3960]

The best tennis lesson channel in the world! Thank you very much!^^

[@feeltennis]

Appreciate that!

[@firstgabion7741]

I have played tennis for years and my biggest pain is the serve skill, this is the best serve course, explained very clear instructions each step, it works. Thank you so much, Great Master !!

[@marklaitao]

Same

[@puppylove7289]

I haven't even gotten back onto the court after watching this video and I know that my serve has already improved. It was THAT good. Thank you Tomas!

[@alvinyakitori3728]

Growing up in the ghetto this after-school program decided to teach us the beautiful game of tennis I fell in love rite away went to a tournament and got 2nd never will forget it.. teaching my son soon so I'm watching videos to train him very well. Wish us luck 🙏

[@Sepheriel]

Watched this whole video after being really discouraged with my serve. Went to my back patio to just try out the motion while watching my reflection in a window. I had team practice the following day and my serve improved DRASTICALLY overnight. It was like magic. Thank you so much!

[@feeltennis]

Thank you very much for the feedback!

[@drgeraldnickerson7724]

Excellent description & breakdown of balanced efficient mechanics utilized in executing a serve. This has been extremely helpful. I saw this at first quite some time ago & at that juncture I could not fully understand the details. But now after some time of thoughtfully working on my technique, I can now comprehend your wonderful description & take advantage of this opportunity to improve my technique. thank you very much

[@Lance54689]

You've done it again. Don't know how I missed this coming out, but at least I found it now. I personally try to break down strokes into a progression, but the serve I couldn't figure out. You did figure it out. This is very helpful and has illuminated serveral fundamental problems I have. Thanks.

[@harleymiki8358]

Absolutely the best serve instruction I have seen on the Internet and I have seen literally hundreds!!!

[@Maggiemay1942]

What a brilliant teacher you are. Thank you....

[@CalClassix]

Probably the best serve video I have seen yet.

[@THENRZA]

This is a great video. I am going to try and implement these techniques in refining my serve

[@abysswalker750]

This video is amazing. So in depth, so specific, and so many angles shown. I also liked how you showed common mistakes cause that is always good to know to avoid them. Thank you for this.

[@AbhishekBafna]

I love the consistency between all his serve videos. Excellent logical explanations backed up by actionable instruction, can't get any better from a video!

[@boscofernandes]

Wonderful video. very clear step by step explanation with nice audio. Cheers

[@kevinpeng3192]

Best video ever. I developed the fastest racket head speed just after watching your video. Thanks!

[@sebastienxu8102]

One of the best, most detailed tennis tutorial videos I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@alfonsoguzman4912]

Excellent lesson. thanks for breaking this down into steps and carefully explaining each of them. I've been struggling with my serve for a while and look forward to practicing these steps

[@danielgomez9908]

Best serve tutorial I ever saw !!!! Thank you so much for this EXCELLENT video lesson !!

[@aisthpaoitht]

This is a great video. A consistent, good serve is so unbelievably hard to develop.

[@deepseadiver8191]

This is by far the best tennis channel available online. Thank you.

[@AdityaSharma24091994]

I started learning serve today and has to say this is one of the best step by step video to learn serve. I improved my technique just by following steps here. Thanks for uploading.

[@briankelly5432]

Aditya Sharma Heh. A five gallon pail. Filled with tennis balls . Review this vid. Go to quiet community court . Stretch and serve for one hour Later research and develop. Slice , top , and flat serve . Place targets . Every day . By the end of summer your a tough out . Tennis anyone ?

[@gshores100]

This video has helped me very much. It is the clearest most concise description of the proper technique that i have seen. Thanks very much for the help!

[@wlouisharris]

Just started watching. I love all your tips. I like the 2 angle visual. I have been not been using this and will not start. Also as every serve tip advises; pronate. I like the tip pronate in the straight angle. I'm a 3.5 player and one thing I seen as I move up is a lot of guys with average serves at 3.5(often myself). It really makes for some long drawn out points and makes it where you really have to work to win a match. I was at 3.0 for a while and luckily my serve got to a point(at that level)where I could really overtake guys at end up winning most of my service games. Huge advantage.

[@zimbabweyadzoka]

Best instructional video about serve on KZbin. I used this video to teach my daughter (10) serve when she was transitioning from the 'waiter' serve to the 'hammer' grip. The results were instant. Now my 10 year old daughter has now reached 115 kmh (about 71 mph) from about 80 in 8 weeks or so. It's amazing. I must also mention that she is also using the serve master, nice tool. Thanks Tomaz, thanks FEEL TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS.

[@hennieng4417]

The best I 've ever watched. Very comprehensive. Help correct my mistakes. Thank you

[@Julianosrocha]

This is the best serve techinique that I've ever seen on KZbin! Congrats! You did a very good job! :) Unfourtunately, my tenis serve is really bad, but, I will try to improve with your 7 steps! Thank you!

[@jnbfe446]

Great video, i play tennis since i am 7 year old (now 22), but i never found the ''correct'' technique to have smooth and fluid serve, thanks to you now i serve faster, more regular and more precisely than i ever did. Thanks a lot Thomas.

[@tonkihonks3430]

You’ve been playing for 15 years and still don’t know how to serve? Give up

[@kyotton8398]

@@tonkihonks3430 Bruh.

[@tonkihonks3430]

@@kyotton8398 LMAO

[@tennissnipets4286]

Keep working at it man! Congrats!

[@janisavotins5095]

@@tonkihonks3430 wrong teachers. We mostly underestimate the chance of it. I see bad teachers in my field far more than 15 years and ‘no progress’ students

[@damnhockey]

Incredible video ! Thanks for breaking the serve down, you make it look so easy ! Thank-you so much !

[@davistiano]

Your "imagine 2 swing path" ideas have helped me to finally able to start doing advance serve! I have been watching a lot of books and videos and you are definitely the best tennis coach on youtube! Thanks Tomaz!!

[@drjonesrn]

Thank you!! I am going to try this. Best serve instruction that I have seen.

[@deepseadiver8191]

First of all, I wanted to say that this is by far the best tennis online training series available, very deep, articulate and mind opening. I’ve improved my game dramatically, not by following some gimmick drills that many other channels present, but by gaining understanding of body mechanics and also mental aspect of the techniques. This video is also very great. I struggle with the serve, no matter what I do I end up opening the racquet too early in a classic “waiter’s serve” form. When I film myself, even when I’m convinced I did everything right this time, when I then watch the video of myself in slow motion I can’t believe I somehow manage to again do the waiter’s tray serve. It feels as if someone was pranking me by swapping the video :) It is interesting to see that in this video you actually also open the racquet very early and point its face to the sky. It’s at 4:32 in slow motion example of the serve pronation. I understand that this is not a complete serve and just a movement of the arm so that could be the reason, but it’s clear the waiter’s tray form creeped in there too. Can you please comment on that?

[@thegamemaster909]

This is the most incredible tennis serve tutorial I have ever seen. Props to you, thank you so much for this video! You are awesome.

[@alanbrown1005]

picked up several tips to put into practice you explain the parts of the serve very effectively and easy to understand well done cant wait to practice

[@digitalsurfer5458]

Very well presented lesson. You have broken the whole thing down into easy pieces. Especially the last few tips were really helpful. Thank you very much! Will thank you every time I am doing a serve.

[@arriolaluis]

Your teachings are amazing. I have imperceptible my techniques so much with them. And I feel like I am also less exposed to injuries by doing things properly. Thank very very much from Guatemala for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@petervikegard4842]

Excellent!! My serve got really much better after watching your video. Thanks!

[@claytonscoble4271]

Great instruction. Outstanding. So many parallels between the serve and the golf swing!

[@adnkhan]

Amazing instruction. Helped me figure out what was causing my inconsistency, thank you

[@mokaf3536]

Thank you Thomas, I found your lesson very helpful

[@mauroinches9647]

The easyest way out to learn tennis serve I ever seen before..decomposing it in 7 pieces...Congrats teacher!! good job!!

[@thomasmccoy6472]

Your serve video has taught me to change completely my serve. I am having much better results. Thank you.

[@tonyaadejokebutler-truesda9707]

Thank you! This video was very thoughtfully done.

[@stephen89]

Thomas, thank you so much for all of your lessons. I have improved so much!!

[@feeltennis]

You're welcome and thanks for the feedback!

[@TENDOD]

Really Great job with a high quality. I want to know after the pronation if is there a flexion of the hand on the forearm just after the impact with the ball ?

[@feeltennis]

Hi, we don't hit the serve with the flexion of the wrist as that would lose the stability of the stroke. The flexion you may see sometimes after the contact is because the player starts to relax since the ball is gone and the work has been done so there's no more need to maintain any tension.

[@vibrational]

Feel Tennis Instruction , Thomas, I am new to your group. I love this video and have subscribed. One question: wehn we are practicing all this should I go very slow on the serve and the build up my speed with time. Or should I start practicing with my normal speed.

[@jasonmillar2953]

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you for your thoughtful analysis and attention to detail.

[@christopherahler4674]

Absolutely the best serve video on the net. Thank you so much!! So helpful.

[@j.l.g.s.7469]

I really think this is the best video I have ever seen about the learning serve tecnique. Thank you very much.

[@Marble_Tea]

I don't even play tennis smh, I need to take my ass to bed🤦🏽‍♂️

[@femke174]

😂😂😂

[@username6327]

same

[@simonlindermeier9645]

Rather out if bed 🙂😉😂

[@kelvinbinitie914]

why don't you try it HA.

[@damarii.estradaa]

Lmao well I’m up here at 1am..which I shouldn’t bc I actually have tennis practice tmr, but my ass sucks at serving so I need to watch this 😂

[@luweechung]

Your explanation is so simple and clear. You are a great teacher! Thank you for this break down!

[@tandinh5293]

Great video! Probably the best progression video on the serve that I've seen on you tube.

[@arnieus866]

Excellent coaching. Enthusiastic thumbs up. I will be watching your other videos as well.

[@aaronlee4134]

Thank you Coach Tomaz, love the breakdowns as it is easy to fix each and every detail from start to finish. The movement is the same for a flat serve as well as the kick serve?

[@sadhananarendar2992]

The most difficult part of tennis game has been explained so beautifully.Thank you very much coach

[@jaybypass]

Absolutely excellent video! Thanks for the step by step breakdown and the drills!

[@rico879]

The best serve tutorial I've ever watched. Easy and simple. 90% of my serves go in after practicing this. Before trying the "fancy" stuff everybody should go through this. Thank you Tomaz!!!

[@beaglesrfun5896]

Wow, I'm in awe of your instructions! This one has got to be one of the best you've done so far. Kudos!

[@moorthibalakumaran9233]

Thomas gotta tell u ... U r the best tennis teacher on KZbin ... Far better than essentialtennis, DTL, and others !!

[@luda_yanez4302]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I have always struggled with my serve and it pretty much kept me from wanting to play and joins league. I decided to look up instructional videos and this one came up. After taking some notes I applied it for the time tonight and I was finally consistent!!

[@bushbusiness7604]

Thats SOO good explained! keep that up! I played several ITF and still struggle with my serve consistency. great video!

[@samuelfantindeluca]

Nice explanation. Congrats!

[@kimberlyhall9150]

This video is excellent! I always knew my serve was incorrect but couldn't make the necessary changes. Seeing your explanation of the 2 paths the racquet follows made this somehow click. I get what needs to be happening so I'm able to pronate and I'm so excited to start working on my new serve!!