Tennis KICK SERVE Lesson - Overcoming Second Serve NERVES

[@julianchiu8893]

I've learned more from Karue than anyone else in my life playing tennis.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Well that is an amazing compliment. That is my entire goal here, thank you for watching!!

[@MinisterMindset369]

Karue, Racket Flex and Intuitive Tennis are the best. They all have their own style of lessons but all have great info.

[@MinisterMindset369]

Karue, Racket Flex and Intuitive Tennis are the best. They all have their own style of lessons but all have great info.

[@josesabatel4804]

@@MinisterMindset369 couldn't agree more, Karue and Nik are on a different level than the rest 🔥

[@martindieser8158]

Great tips, thanks!

[@zacharygroves1866]

The views of you hitting while you talk about it were super helpful for this lesson. Appreciate the improvement with the video editing. Thank you!

[@KaruesellHQ]

thank you!!

[@dejpsyd0421]

I’ve been playing tennis for almost 50 years. I play 4-5 times a week now as a rec player and have watched pretty much every KZbin tennis channel. Today I stumbled upon yours and I immediately related to your second serve ‘yips.’ Your teaching method is in my top 2 KZbin tennis channels! You’re authentic, down to earth and easy to understand and (listen) to! Too many KZbinrs talk and talk and are just boring. You’re the best and I’m glad I found you this morning! Now I’m leaving to the club to kick those second serves without worrying about my partner morning if I miss…because I’m not going to!!!! :) thanks!

[@daesikkim9682]

This is by far the best video lesson on a kick serve. Thanks.

[@spliff1001]

This one is the best description of the second serve especially for kick serve on youtube! So True about the beginning as well.

[@Robbie0415768067]

Mate I have liked, shared and subscribed based ONLY on your opening scene. It not only made me chuckle but it resonated with me and everyone who has played tennis. You perfectly captured the anxiety and internal monologue that everyone had at one point when dealing with their own 2nd serve. Hats off to you.

[@aravindakshansrinivasan8895]

Same. I liked the video and subscribed to the channel after watching the first 30 secs only

[@DaveSoltura]

Finally, someone who finishes the kick to the right!! I was getting far more consistency with this than finishing on the left. Appreciate the tips!

[@marcelovoto3536]

Hi coach Karue! I'v been strugling with my kick serve for a long time. One little tip you gave in this video finally unlocked my kick serve! When you said let the ball drop a little bit more after the toss, it maked the swing path work properly. Now i have the correct way to achieve a decent kick serve. Thank you, so much! I'm from Brazil.

[@TheJJZeeman]

I decided to make the kick serve my primary serve and really work on it. Now, I hit my second serve just like I hit my first serve - no difference in stance or toss or power - and I double fault WAY less! Every once in a while I go for the bomb flat first serve just to catch my opponent unprepared.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Love that

[@silentrhymes7490]

The brushing behind your head is a real advice and helped so much for the feeling

[@samuelfoote5927]

Came for the tennis, stayed for the empathy and self compassion. Excited to test these tips out, thanks!

[@mon-vc4tu]

Find the feeling. this advice is a gem. Tennis is a FEEL sport imo. Doesnt matter what the technique is, as long as the feeling is clean, that ball will be quality. Thanks coach

[@guaybique4210]

Thank God for this, I dunno if there's a place I can send my stroke technique for review, just asking please

[@balispiritual]

To be kind to ourselves is the best advice. Thank you very much coach. Sending lots of love from Bali.🌞🌎🌙🙏

[@jacobwalton4109]

I had the exact same problem last year. But with tons of work of perfecting my kick serve and working on the mental part I went from double faulting like 15 times per set to 1-2 times per set.

[@sakuranaruto4324]

Karue do a kick serve lesson on the deuce side!! I get the motion and stroke of the kick on the ad side. But the kick serve down the T on the deuce is sooo different.

[@Harmony_Plate]

Hey Karue, I really just wanna thank you for all of the amazing videos you produce! My game has improved exponentially from your videos and this kick serve video is gonna come in clutch bc I can serve over 100 and place my serve well, but my serve reliability drops when I have to hit a second serve 😅. I love that there’s always something to improve in especially for tennis and I can’t wait to try this out on court!

[@KaruesellHQ]

lets go! Make a video and tag us, want to see the progress

[@johnmerrill5633]

Could you quantify net clearance? Most of yours are hitting back fence off the first bounce, which is hard to do. I have to hit the ball higher and higher and spin it back down to get even close to one-bouncing it. If I do not get a good high kick, I get a backhand return rocketed back at me.

[@rsh8057]

I wouldn't have believed you had serve troubles if you didn't show me the video of your college days. Seeing your matches in challengers, it looks so confident.

[@davidjensen7858]

Yet another top instructional video from Karue! Only thing one could ask about is a short key point summery in the end of each video 🙏🏻

[@knockitclose]

Amazing instructions. Headed to the courts after work to try this out and build that “feeling”. Thanks Karue!

[@MakitoMai]

Thanks

[@fosho8214]

Intros keep getting better. The different side by side camera angles is a big plus Thanks for tips and vid

[@rodriguezrobbiano]

Two recommendations that worked for me. Right now I'm trying to reduce the number of DF, and because of that I'm using only kick serves on my matches, obviously at a club level. This have a good impact in my mind, because you start to feel secure on your serves, and that have a good impact on your baseline shots too, you feel confident with your game in general. The second recommendation is to use first serves when you get a position like 40-0 or 40-15, so you don't forget about the preassure of the second serve at all, and to remember how good and important is to get some easy points with a good first serve. It sound like simple things to do, but trust me, in tennis sport the simple things are the hardest.

[@rbarreira2]

Yesterday was playing in very windy conditions which really forced me to use spin on my serve (flat serves would always go long). This is a great way to force yourself to get that feeling of brushing the ball.

[@yuanhu6031]

Great content, I tried today and it worked out very well. You highlighted all the key points spot on.

[@ivandean1]

Thanks!

[@ngdoug]

Thanks for the reminder to be kind to ourselves ♥

[@ryandryden3239]

Massive difference in the technical application of the service between the college days and now it’s good to see how loose the wrist is. How much more functional your racket head is with your wrist going into adduction/flexion. Instead of staying at extension, you can see the massive difference in the racket head speed.

[@Phoniq]

The start of this vid is gold!

[@deeps10]

I always give T HQ videos a thumbs up before playing. I know it will be good

[@CielP_Channel]

Nice video! I'm not good at English language, but I could understand what you want to tell us! :)

[@sarkology]

For me it was staying sideways and keeping tossing arm up longer . I knew to stay sideways but couldn’t. A mental reminder that worked for me was to try to kick my back leg out to the side fence. Really helped. My last 4 sets I’ve only double faulted twice. Used to average probably 0.5-1 every service game

[@markh2044]

Thanks Karue. Best kick/2nd serve video I've ever seen.

[@hoangmanhcam6496]

That is what we really need for a long time! great video and thank you for that

[@gavin0729]

man your intros getting better and better i luv it lol

[@jonathan3213]

Great video 🎉 the most informative video I’ve ever watched

[@twinwankel]

Thank you for this video. I have a good kick serve when I can get my toss right. The kick serve is the most unforgiving when you have any deviation from a good toss. I have been struggling to get a reliable toss. I'm close but every now and then the toss gets erratic. Typically, when it goes bad, the ball is too far in front and doesn't arc back enough. I then have to remember all of my check points to get it right again. I'd like to reach a point where I don't have to think about the toss at all. You seem to have a great toss, how about a video on your technique?

[@KaruesellHQ]

tricky thing. I haven’t thought about toss in a long time tbh. But in my experience coaching, most of toss mistakes comes from rushing the motion. Players flick the ball up instead of calmly tossing the ball. Try to slow your tempo down a bit on the way up

[@Tennis_fam]

Thanks Karue. Your lessons are absolutely the best. I finally got my serve right where I needed it after watching video about 50 times.

[@patricioderito3722]

Thanks for this video, very helpful! But I have one question, I didn't see you talk about the actual wrist whip that happens right before the contact. I feel like many coaches forget to address this detail which I believe is very crucial to the kick serve specifically. Same type of wrist whip motion that happens in a forehand but applied in a serve. I actually see it in this video, how you whip your wrist at contact point and freeze it right after contact.

[@mikeni1225]

Great instructions. He is a really good teacher

[@rickthompson9585]

Excellent video. Like how you focus on showing and getting the feel of the motion.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you. I believe a lot in feel, understanding the feeling of both right and wrong shots so you can immediately correct yourself

[@stevebeck3141]

Boy did I need this lesson! Thanks Karue.

[@TravelPortugalBrasilTPB]

Thanks for showing - I really watched until the end and enjoyed 👍

[@jamescanningcooke]

Great video. Love the 'learn it your way' advice

[@ayushmahajan8985]

that's the video i was waiting for thankyou very much

[@alainbrouillaud484]

Karue… I love the brush the back of your hair… this will help players keep their throwing hand closer to the ear 😊🎾

[@Beeterfish]

Back in the day when I used to compete (low-level), I remember reverting to second serve only when I was struggling. It kind of gave me confidence mentally because I felt I had 2 chances to deliver a high success rate serve. The downside was that I had to put up with those grueling second-serve rallies all the time.

[@Fitness4London]

Awesome video Karue! So much value packed into this short video, worth watching several times over the next few weeks and months. I find that some days my topspin serve is working well, other days I seem to lose the "feel" when I'm tense or tired. A good kick serve needs lots of physical and mental energy! On the bad days my kick serve seems to hit the top of the net or just plop gently into the opponent's service box, and I think it's a combo of the toss being too far back and not enough racket head acceleration. On good days I feel hungry to hit a vicious kick serve, with plenty of relaxed aggression. Thanks again Karue for your fantastic videos.

[@chrismalan5319]

Karue, you're a Legend

[@RealKingDoge]

Hi Karue, I was that Asian boy at the Adelaide International. Not sure if you remember, but I was that kid who said exactly: “Karue, wait Karue, you’re Tennis HQ right!!”. Unfortunately I forgot to ask for your autograph coz you’re a very good player. I’m Max Lau by the way, so remember my name coz I’m gonna be the best tennis player!!!

[@kevinnguyen9596]

Finally found a very good kick serve video! Thanks Karue!!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sonnyyombo2230]

You make it look easy. Thank you

[@CarlUsana-o3l]

Just learning kick serve and a lot of work to do . . my flat serve more powerful yes but no consistency whatsoever . . . mostly long or wide out. so this will be my main serve for now, along with slice serve . . 😅 Amazing tips!!

[@timle1271]

great vid! i find it valuable that placement would actually trump technique in this instance...yes..proper technique is important but placement i would say is even more...placing it strategically to the opponents weaker side of the return will do the trick!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Honestly, in any shot placement is king. Great technique is nice to have but lots of players are just good at putting the ball at the right spot (medvedev)

[@cks2020693]

this is a much needed video for me, thanks!

[@Comma_jamaal]

How effing awesome is this lesson

[@Ray_eddi]

Awesome reminder dude. Midnight and want to got practice

[@iben6234]

Simple explanations great exemples : great video : thanks

[@RK-ft9rn]

Hey Karue...I totally agree with Julian...we learn more with your concepts than with anyone else...thank you!!...how do we change kicker placement?...let's say serving to ad court and you want to serve more into the middle or closer to service line, do we stay side on and change wrist / swing path?...thanks again and go SC vs Bruins!!!

[@khanitasuvarnasuddhi9710]

yess, i have been waiting for this video!! :D excellent tips Karue, will try this during my next practice.

[@mdewet4632]

This is so useful to overcoming second serve nerves, thanks. Time to get out and patiently develop my kick serve!

[@vaiyapurivs9371]

Excellent coaching

[@charlesmunroe2335]

Fabulous Instruction!!! Thanks

[@Snowboardjedi892]

Really helpful. This has been my Achilles heel for a while also. Thank you!

[@Steveo47dog]

Great explanation! Thanks!

[@itssanj8449]

Fantastic video! Really useful, definitely going to implement these techniques

[@caotoulei]

Is the racquet new ultra 100 or ultra pro? And great video again, I’m working on my kick serve lately. Really appreciate this lesson ❤

[@petercassidy8036]

Great lesson, again, Karue. Thank you.

[@gerardovitaliani9318]

Thanks Karue. I Love your channel. I always think when toss the ball for 2nd “get under the ball!”. get under the ball! It gives me half results, because cowardly I don't accelerate my arm.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@KaruesellHQ]

well that is a great thought! You know that, now just think “accelerate”!!

[@gopinath9433]

Very nice lesson

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

The progression drill is great. Thanks for the demo coach K

[@seeboonsoo]

Wish u could talk more about kick serve from deuce side which is harder

[@rowingocean]

Amazing lesson. some serves on deuce side would be nice too. It feels quite un-natural to make topspin on deuce to me, all the time.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yep it feels a little odd but it’s the same technique

[@joseurbina6219]

Great content as always!!! I have 2 questions: 1. It is recommended to first master the flat and slice service before moving on to Kick serve... if I don't master those, specially my slice, should I try to apply the technique in this video? Or is better to continue working on my slice as a second serve? 2. In a second serve, should I always aim to the center to avoid an error or missing wide?? This happens to me often...

[@theintentionalist]

Thanks Karue! Imagining hitting it with the frame helped me get more kick. For my drill I put a rolling ball hopper short enough in the box and try to get the ball inside the bag. I think I saw it on one of your other videos.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yes! We did a video on that 2 years ago. Best drill, keep it up

[@Shaun949]

This is a top quality video. Thanks Karue!

[@registrationsOne]

Hi Karue, I’ve seen 3 types of toss: parallel to the base line, in diagonal, and to the front (perpendicular to the baseline). My coach says that every tennis player should toss perpendicular to the baseline and always at 12. Whereas most tennis players toss parallel or in diagonal and tech to toss a little behind for kick (11), on top for flat (12), and a bit to the right (1). What’s your opinion? What’s the best way and why? My coach says that with tossing perpendicular and always at 12 there’s a disguise whereas in the other forms you are showing your opponent what kind of serve you will be hitting. What’s your opinion?

[@bentsoii]

Thanks Katie. Great content

[@kiesbett]

wow, good lesson! every word = true ! thanks

[@aepr]

hey Karue, just want to say thanks! These videos are super helpful! Super amazing insights and instructions! Thanks man!

[@rodrod959]

Your racquet drop and tossing arm tuck are key, but you didn’t mention them. Please do another video about the serve!

[@bazs7669]

Great advice, thank you

[@Paul-mf8sd]

Great video, Karue. Thanks!

[@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694]

Hello Karue. Great video . One of the best . Straight to what is really important and without magical tricks that often don't work. My kick serve works fine , but some days it tends to fall a little long. I suspect it could be my stance , or maybe early shoulder rotation . I will examine that today. Please let me know if you have any advice. Thanks again for sharing

[@santiagoalba9473]

Gracias, Karue 👍❤️

[@DomsTakes]

So well explained. Thx.

[@elchanclascocina]

Thanks Karue! Now that you've gone into kick serve, it would be great a video on how to return good kick serves to the backhand! 😂. That can be very tricky!

[@powncho]

Thanks, I needed that

[@gabriellima2]

Karue, how are you man, here is a fan from Brazil. Can you make a video on what you think about practicing/drills using the hitting wall and/or how to do it? If you dont want, all good - I just have a few questions if you could help: Pro players use the wall by any chance? And should I let the ball kick once or twice? tks for all of your content!

[@sam74]

Karue, you’re the best. Great explanation and visuals!!!🙏❤

[@HaoZhihao]

Cool video. A minor note: why does it go in and out of focus periodically?

[@samuelmills2649]

What about grip karue? I've been told to try to do kickserves with a backhand grip. Do you recommend trying out different grips? This is the best kick serve vid i've seen thank you.

[@Jeff-wh1ky]

Always great content. What racket are you using in this video?

[@annsonc]

u make it look so easy.....i tried this today but wasnt even close.

[@eslynbeck9197]

I like to do slice for my second serves, but, yeah, the toss is so damn important for consistency

[@rppn6987]

How do you get kick serve (for righty) on the deuce side... to kick high and move to left - more up the T"), or is it possible to kick serve (not slicing) wide on deuce side.... I get more slice than kick ... any comments..thanks

[@Esprits4s]

So, no pronation on the kick serve? That is always how I've hit my topspin serve; however, I've seen conflicting advice in recent years. Some are saying that all serves should have pronation, just different amounts, as opposed to supination or cupping to brush the ball for spin.

[@KaruesellHQ]

TBH, pronation is not something I ever thought about. I think it is a byproduct of a good motion and acceleration. I also don’t really love all those terms that makes it more confusing to people. Go on court and try to kick the serve and play with different techniques. The main goal is the result, are you getting the result you want? I don’t think about pronation but I get a lot of spin on my serve, so I won’t make it more complicated. I believe that approach is better for recreational players

[@Esprits4s]

@@KaruesellHQ thanks for your response! Makes sense. I get plenty of spin on my serves, but not enough pace on my first serves. I struggle to hit flat serves, which is why I have been sensisitive to this topic.

[@sergiosimbula]

@@KaruesellHQ strangely enough I did learn to pronate because of one of your videos :) I was a fairly high level junior player until I got injured at 17. I was really really short though so never learned to flatten out my first serve (wouldn't go over the net ;)) So now after picking up the game again after decades of not playing I thought I'd give it a try. And it was one of your videos that made it click for me. Can hit it very flat and a lot harder now. Slice comes naturally for me. Kick is ok but could get more juice. Getting old now though so don't know if that's ever going to happen ;)

[@nightrush79]

Karue!!!!!!!!!! Keeps it real!!

[@returntotennis706]

Holy 💩, that's me at the beginning of the video! 🤣 "Don't mess this up, don't double fault, just dink it in and hope they don't kill it."