TENNIS SERVE | How To Develop Rhythm On Your Serve

[@TennisEvolution]

Serve myths debunked: Former Top 100 ATP Pro, Jeff Salzenstein, is exposing 3 common myths that could be crippling your serve potential. Most players make at least 1 of these 3 mistakes... Do you? goo.gl/t4VnBv

[@counsela9240]

I mess up my rhythm. I’m going to try this. Thanks Jeff!

[@stevepalmer1505]

Jeff, I agree 100% with your concepts here. Too many students start their service motion way too fast, then need to wait for the ball to drop into the contact point.

[@TennisEvolution]

Well said. Thank you for watching Steve!

[@GiocareaTennis]

wonderful!!! I used the 3/4 serve with a student and it worked to improve the rhythm avoiding the waiter position, thanks!!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Awesome Marco! Thank you for your feedback. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Get access to a free course inside our Tennis Evolution app including lessons to improve your serve. This is like having a coach in your pocket when you’re on court. Click here to register tennisevolutionapp.com/register/

[@UlyssesRyan-n1i]

Completely lost my rhythm on my serve after a double whammy of an IT band injury (11 months) and tendinitis in my wrist (6 months). This is a real help as I’ve been struggling to pinpoint how to get it back. Look forward to working on this tomorrow

[@nikhil8717]

This is exactly what I needed to validate my serve. Thank you coach!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome K. Nikhil! Thank you for watching. What other types of lessons would you like to see from me in the near future? Jeff.

[@FairwayJack]

excellent ...I've switched to platform and am quite happy with the added pace

[@TennisEvolution]

FairwayJack this is music to my ears please share our channel with others :)

[@locke23]

FairwayJack same here!

[@rusedorange]

Thank you. I pause and twiddle my thumbs a bit after the toss, read the paper and crochet. Can't wait to try this.

[@thiagopedalino]

After watching thousands of vídeos, your are the only one who’s made difference in my game. This guy really knows how to teach the technique to play like the professionals Thank you very much. Wish I had the chance to be your student

[@TennisEvolution]

thiago costa that means a lot and I’m happy I’m able to help!

[@Wben113]

Thanks Jeff, didn't realize I was pausing at the top of my service motion. As a pitcher in baseball the serve always came easy for me but I started playing serious again about a year ago and couldn't understand why I couldn't get the speed and power I use to. Tried a continuous motion, like pitching and that pause was the reason. The pause was so subtle that I don't know if I would have figured it out by myself. You are a very talented coach. Your so easy to understand. You seem like a great human being too. Thanks a lot.

[@TennisEvolution]

Wben113 that’s is an amazing thing to write. Thank you so much for your acknowledgement ... it means a lot !

[@paddlepower888]

Hey, DUDE, I just saw two videos you made featuring "Elbow the Enemy" It solved another issue I had with the 3/4 serve: I could barely lift my racquet, because I was using only my hand. Once I got my shoulder and elbow to initiate the lift, no problem! Thanks again!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Jeff! That's awesome to hear. Keep up the terrific effort.

[@geoffhess2267]

Jeff, wow this is so helpful. I’m continually working on my serve with video to master a smooth, continuous rhythm, devoid of any hitches. I particularly like your “slow…GO!” tip to build into muscle memory starting slow on the take back and progressively accelerating. Nice!

[@erichpfenninger6053]

Jeff, your instructions add a total new dimension to technique or the game as a whole. It's very rare (or even impossible) to find such a channel on youtube which is so helpful especially for advanced players to improve their game even in small details. Thank you so much! I have benefited a lot over the months now from all your videos and just wanted to make you aware of. Regards from Switzerland!

[@TennisEvolution]

Erich Pfenninger you are so kind and I am humbled by your praise. Thank you!

[@TennisEvolution]

Erich Pfenninger you are so kind and I am humbled by your praise. Thank you!

[@RobertPoletick]

I have tried the "slow-go", and It's great, and I'm going to keep using it. Now I just to need to get my second serve out of the net. I'm moving out of the habit of "tapping" the ball on the 2nd serve, and instead treat keep my 1st serve form but at an easier pace. Looking forward to practicing the "window" over the net technique.

[@TennisEvolution]

That's awesome Robert! Keep it rolling.

[@felipemoyano.8071]

Thanks Jeff. I've started recording myself on serves, just cause it didn't feel as smooth as my other shots, and I wanted to improve. I coudln't really pin point what was off until I saw this video and realized how quickly I was getting to the trophy position and just... hanging there. Off rythm.. Going a bit further I think we focus too much on holding a trophy position while in reality it should be just a frame... a photo, somewhere you pass by but not a place you want to get to? It shouold be there if you pause the video at the right time but you shouldn't really see it during a fluid motion. Just a thought.

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Felipe! Thanks for watching. I'm glad to hear that you've become aware of the areas where you can improve your serve. Video recording is the way to go! Focusing and mastering the serve fundamentals will allow you to develop great rhythm on the serve and get into the right positions respectively.

[@krisdepedro]

The counting drill helped with my flat and slice serves. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome, that's awesome to hear!

[@tavomagno5]

Great Drill .. thanks

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome tavomango5! What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Get access to a free course inside our Tennis Evolution app including lessons to improve your serve. This is like having a coach in your pocket when you’re on court. Click here to register tennisevolutionapp.com/register/

[@Radnally]

I was just watching a 5.5 match and it struck me how slowly they started their service motions, and their toss seemed kind of low as well. I tried copying this just by slowing way down and my rhythm/motion got a lot smoother. Thanks. I like the count method.

[@TennisEvolution]

Radnally 1-2! Awesome 👏🏻

[@locke23]

exactly! thank you. this is precisely what I needed.

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Rogerio. Thank you for watching. What other types of lessons would you like to see from me in the near future? Jeff.

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Really good tips on improving tennis serve rhythm. Kudos!

[@TennisEvolution]

Glad you like them!

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

A platform for me baby. Being a small and shorter person, with a smaller upper body I need the power that I feel from using platform stance. Love your videos. I need to get more pronation than I do as I still slice the server a lot when I am seeking a kick serve or even a topspin serve.

[@TennisEvolution]

Hey, thanks! Let's get better together, click the link >>> goo.gl/t4VnBv ✨🎾💥✔

[@claudiocaffa9198]

i like the concept slow go.....1 end 2.......continuouus swing not to stop in the trophy position and then restart you lost momentum....i like your information.,.....very usefull

[@TennisEvolution]

claudio caffa I appreciate that. Thank you

[@CapitaineFlem19]

Hey Jeff...very nice your lesson. Thanks a lot. I will test it today. 👍

[@TennisEvolution]

Bouzid S give it a shot!

[@funfoot1]

Got it. New beginning position and the rest. ...and Slow go! Great trigger phrase. I can feel my rhythm improving already. Thanks for the instruction and great motivation. Jeff

[@TennisEvolution]

funfoot1 you are very welcome. Please share with others

[@veronicavandermerwe]

I’ve found your serving tips are the most helpful + really practical tips. I just need a lot of practice to get used to the rhythm:) love watching your video!! Thanks a lot.

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Veronica. Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comment and feedback. What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future?

[@veronicavandermerwe]

Tennis Evolution - Online Tennis Lessons thanx Jeff :) 'Watching the ball' when hitting the ball. any practice tips to improve it? you are such a sharp and the smartest tennis coach. I wish I can have lessons on court with you. I LOVE tennis (tennis addict!) watching your video helps me a lot especially serve tips. thanks a lot.

[@TennisEvolution]

​@@veronicavandermerwe Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it. When practicing, focus on saying the word "ball" as its coming to you. This tip will help you to watch the ball more proactively, as well as improve your contact point and finish.

[@floodland99]

Great video! I really like how Sampras was so slow with is toss and then accelerated.

[@russford1470]

What a great lesson. I was one who always had to wait for the ball to drop because I released it too late. I concentrated on an early release and I did not have to pause at the top. Still a work in progress but I was able to hit some really powerful serves. I think after some more work this video will be responsible for significantly changing my game. Thank you

[@jamesmurphy2304]

Love your tempo serve motion. Very good! Great coaching point!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@bizlawprofessor]

Jeff- Excellent! TY. I’m having difficulty getting to the racquet drop position - I feel like there is no time to do it- and I end up hitting from a bad position. When is the “drop” in the one-two? Thanks!

[@edgartuazon4680]

Hi Jeff. I appreciate your passion in educating people who are as passionate in tennis as you are. Your explanations are thorough and easy to grasp by players of all levels. Have two questions: when(at what point) and how (with regards to the hand or fingers) do you release the ball in the serve? Again, another great video instruction.

[@TennisEvolution]

Edgar Tuazon thank you for the kind words and happy to help. I will see if I can do a toss lesson:).

[@alvarojesuscuencanunez4492]

Wonderful tips

[@Sidneycho]

Hi Jeff I watched videos and tried this in the court. It worked perfect. Thanks a lot. It has been my serve problem. Simple and easy to apply and smart solution. Regards Sidney from South Korea.

[@AppeltVortex]

Great serve lesson, thank you!!

[@TennisEvolution]

You’re welcome! Glad to help.

[@manro8]

Really helped with my motion in matches. Always took me a few games to get into a rythm this helped tonnes

[@TennisEvolution]

manro 8 love hearing this

[@alexandremorin11]

Your explainations, tips and exercises are amazing. Thank you so much. I will share!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks for watching Alexa. You're welcome! Thanks for the complement, I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? If you want to learn the 3 mistakes you could be making on your serve.. click here bit.ly/2LpabOG We also have an app that you can download for free courses access. Click here to register >>> tennisevolutionapp.com/register/

[@d_lydian]

High quality stuff here, thanks Jeff!

[@TennisEvolution]

ridgero thank you so much!

[@jortalca]

Hola exelente video no hablo ingles pero te entiendo casi en 90% lo que enseñas , exelente explicacion espero poder mejorar mi servicio ya que mi gran problema es el lanzamiento de la pelota , es muy bajo y no logro coordinar y tener un buen ritmo para poder acelerar y asi tener un saque mas potente. Serguire viendo tue videos y tratando de seguir tus consejos.Saludos desde Chile.

[@TennisEvolution]

Hola Jorge. Gracias por tu comentario y apoyo hacia nuestro canal. Te recomiendo ver el siguiente video relacionado con el toss. Espero te ayude kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqGng6uDjcqJpc0 Dejanos saber como te podemos ayudar a continuar mejorando tu tennis desde casa. Jeff.

[@vectorthurm]

This is very helpful Jeff! Thank you!!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@olafsrensen9578]

Slow go is great . I might be yousing this "feeling" on any shot maybe. See some of my students swing too fast to early resulting in lot of framing and not clean shots. ?

[@stanmax7828]

Sir, thanks so much for this video. It really2 helpful and made my day good during this afternoon match. My friends got shocked with my services

[@TennisEvolution]

That's awesome! You're welcome, keep it up.

[@黄玉-k4k]

Love the tips, thank you Jeff

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome!

[@elqjp]

Yeah, excellent lesson. Very good explanation. Added to my favorites Tennis

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! When you are ready to level up your tennis, click here goo.gl/t4VnBv We also have the app that you can download for free courses access. Click here to register >>> tennisevolutionapp.com/register/ 🎾💥🎾💥

[@the1tfactor]

Great stuff, Jeff. I am just starting out, and I think this will keep me out of the weeds. But how do you transition from the 3/4 to the full motion? Do you begin the 1-2 or Slow-Go from the 3/4, or save that until you have moved into the full motion? Thanks!

[@TennisEvolution]

Great question! You can do the slow go from both positions

[@antjobert]

I hope this will help with my nerves when I serve in doubles matches. Because the serve gives me so much time to think compared to other shots, I tend to tense up and want to go faster to avoid thinking. Even though intellectually I understand that beginning slowly and accelerating is what's best for the serve. I seem to prefer playing tennis in a blur, haha.

[@TennisEvolution]

Hey, thanks for your watching. I appreciate your comment and hope this video helps on your tennis journey. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Jeff

[@antjobert]

@@TennisEvolution thanks for the reply! I haven't checked to see if you already have videos on these yet because I just found your page, so forgive me if this is a repeat. But I would like to see videos on drop volleys and two handed backhands. I have a more extreme grip like Rafa's for my 2HBH (because I'm short it helps with high balls, but I feel like getting my timing correct is tough on balls with pace) and most video instructions are on the more standard backhand grip like Novak's. And if you have any tips for staying cool and loose while serving, that would be great, too.

[@TennisEvolution]

@@antjobert You're welcome. Thanks for your valuable feedback. I'll add your topic requests for upcoming videos in 2020. Jeff.

[@claude7473]

Excellent tips.

[@TennisEvolution]

Claud Claude thank you!

[@Goldie843]

If the delay is more then 1 sec. the kinetic chain is broken. It's biomechanical staff. I don't like trophy position teaching. Today I will try this 3/4 serve with my students it looks a great drill. The other two drills are very familiar to me.

[@TennisEvolution]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes ;)

[@LL-kz1qe]

Awsome few videos talk about that

[@danielgomezgarzon]

Another great video !!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Daniel Gomez thank you 🙏🏻

[@quinby123]

Very logical explanation and instruction. BTW are these courts in the bay area?

[@TennisEvolution]

quinby123 thank you. I am in Denver

[@quinby123]

I've never been to Denver so I'm curious if you have to use high altitude tennis balls there?

[@fpuig1]

Hi Jeff, I am interested in learning about any private tennis programs you offer in Denver......thanks!

[@TennisEvolution]

Frank Puig you can email me at [e-mail]

[@paddlepower888]

If this lesson helps tame my serve, I'm gonna call you the Dude. Thanks!

[@TennisEvolution]

Let me know how it goes! You're welcome.

[@paddlepower888]

@@TennisEvolution YOU'RE THE DUDE. Two hours on court today struggling with the 3/4 serve and ten minutes feeling greater comfort with the rhythm. A much lower toss than my usual 4-5' helps me produce a more fluid stroke. The one-e-e--two rhythm helped, too Thanks. Today was a very good start. YOU'RE THE DUDE.

[@TennisEvolution]

@@paddlepower888 now we are talking! Love it DUDE

[@TennisEvolution]

@@paddlepower888 That's music to my ears!

[@davidbojalad3269]

do you find "slow-go" tempo helpful for groundstrokes too?

[@TennisEvolution]

David Bojalad yes it can help but I think it’s more effective for the serve

[@the1tfactor]

Hi Jeff, me again! I have been practicing my toss and find that a medium high toss works best for me (and watching Sharapova waiting for Godot in the US Open has shown me the hazards of aeronautic tossing). Now my coach wants to shift me from "hands together" motion to "toss first", and it is making my head explode. I always try to do what is recommended, so I need some guidance. I know I cannot just leave my hitting arm down by my side without feeling lopsided. I notice you move both hands at the beginning, but your hitting arm goes into a low, bent elbow position as the toss reaches its height. So would you say that is the "slow" part of the "slow-go" method? Because it almost seems like a pause at the bottom. Would that translate to a "lag and rip", so that the actual hitting motion is continuous? Am I speaking English?

[@TennisEvolution]

Tanya Robinson yes!:)

[@shimshonbenchaim2974]

Love the slow go! :)

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! When you are ready to level up your tennis, click here goo.gl/t4VnBv We also have the app that you can download for free courses access. Click here to register >>> tennisevolutionapp.com/register/ 🎾💥🎾💥

[@mowghlee]

Hi Jeff How to transition from 3 quarter serve to full serve

[@FLEX하니]

great.~ slow, go.....1, 2 I'll keep that in mind

[@TennisEvolution]

Awesome! Thank you for watching. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Get access to a free course inside our Tennis Evolution app including lessons to improve your serve. This is like having a coach in your pocket when you’re on court. Click here to register tennisevolutionapp.com/register/

[@anhvu3780]

hah. slow-go is pretty good. My movement is at the same speed = always have to pause mid-swing = terrible. thanks.

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome!

[@simplicekome7300]

jack sock vs bennetaux ,who wins? coco van. vs barty who wins?

[@TennisEvolution]

simplice kome looks like sock won

[@theeachuisge]

What about pin point servers? Because of it , I usually lag at the trophy position. Not that I can do a great shallow drop though.

[@TennisEvolution]

theeachuisge with the pin point you are introducing a new variable as it relates to rhythm

[@theeachuisge]

Tennis Evolution - Online Tennis Lessons so either I will try to develop rythm with pin point style that I already have or I will change it too. - Btw, I watched tons of serve videos, and most seemed to me as the drop happens naturally when your arm begins to move to reach the ball in the air. So it is not like you let your arm "drop" , but like it drops on itself, am I right?

[@TennisEvolution]

theeachuisge the racquet should drop when the legs drive up

[@theeachuisge]

Tennis Evolution - Online Tennis Lessons so like inertia.

[@TennisEvolution]

theeachuisge lots if physics involved :)

[@1114gabby]

I like the slow go/ 1-2 concept. The serve is a really complex stroke. Most people have serve issues in their playing career. Pros too! Look at Djokovic! His serve was sooo hitchy and bad for a stretch. Sharapova, Coria...this list is long. Good SOLID serve advice is Gold! Thanks.

[@TennisEvolution]

James Peters yes! Even the best struggle with the serve because the technique is not refined by coaches throughout development

[@nizamuddina]

I got a lot of value out of that video

[@TennisEvolution]

I'm glad you did Nizamuddin! Thank you for your feedback. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Get access to a free course inside our Tennis Evolution app including lessons to improve your serve. This is like having a coach in your pocket when you’re on court. Click here to register tennisevolutionapp.com/register/

[@nizamuddina]

I'm having a bit of trouble with my toss when I serve. Would you consider doing a video, just on the toss? Like, how to get it more consistent. I think it has something to do with rhythm

[@TennisEvolution]

@@nizamuddina Thanks for your feedback. I have great lessons on the toss inside our KZbin channel. Here's one that will help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/amm0k5WcgKd2ha8. However, I will bring a brand new lesson on the toss in future videos as you requested. I have created a Tennis Master Class Course to help you develop a world class serve. Check it out and let me know if you have any further questions servemasterclass.tennisevolution.com/ts-mc-program-of?_ga=2.85303065.1890364124.1571810161-159080212.1569844098

[@ΓιάννηςΣΑΡΑΤΖΙΔΗΣ]

I just saw and heard you, Jeff. But the right pronunciation of Rhythm in "th" position is like the word thought and not though! The Rhythm has Hellenic origin... Be the first, Jeff, who will pronounce correctly this important word for your outstanding video about developing RHYTHM on our Serve. Thanks for your Attention and be brave... John, the Practical Dreamer

[@TennisEvolution]

Γιάννης ΣΑΡΑΤΖΙΔΗΣ no idea what you mean :)

[@tavomagno5]

Irrelevant coment ..

[@kevanashy]

Some idiot actually gave a thumbs down to this excellent video. I just despair! Thanks again Jeff, another one in the memory bank.

[@Floodland-bn3ol]

Can you use the 3/4 serve as your regular serve?

[@TennisEvolution]

Yes, you can.

[@bong111467]

Slow gou~^^ Thanks a lot

[@TennisEvolution]

Hey, you're welcome Kim! Let's take your game to the next level, click here >>> goo.gl/t4VnBv 💥✔🎾

[@thereisnogod3924]

What about roddick ??

[@mowghlee]

First move is a problem Why it is needed

[@TennisEvolution]

Hi. To create proper rhythm on your serve.

[@ProjectsandReviewsZone]

I felt I had a strong serve but I played a 4.5 and it looked like I was serving pillows at him. Going to give this a try.

[@TennisEvolution]

HecksVision look forward to hearing how it goes

[@alexandergeorgiev2631]

T H A N K. Y O U.

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Alexander. Thank you for watching. What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future? Jeff

[@shailendrakumar-ih2nt]

can you send some drill

[@TennisEvolution]

shailendra kumar it’s in my programs!

[@carloscosta8743]

👍👍👍

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks Carlos! Jeff.

[@pacerdave7838]

Seems like there is a very brief pause at the top in your serve

[@TennisEvolution]

David Cohn if there is a pause I don’t focus on it. It feels like I am moving

[@mowghlee]

5:29

[@mowghlee]

3 quarter Continuous swing Slow go

[@TennisEvolution]

Yes!

[@mowghlee]

@@TennisEvolution I was just taking notes :)

[@TennisEvolution]

@@mowghlee Way to go!

[@mowghlee]

@@TennisEvolution Jeff .. Racquet drop is not easy as it looks like. Serve into the court vs over head is confusing. Medvedev makes it look so easy .. Yet difficult to do In search of perfection, we struggle more...

[@ΓιάννηςΣΑΡΑΤΖΙΔΗΣ]

O.K., Jeff, let's take another similar example using the word "idea"... Idea is a Platonic word and sequence of W.M.I. (Word -Meaning- Idea). The continuing problem is also the wrong pronunciation even in Oxford Lexicons (Dictionaries). They pronounce it "aidia", which means "disgusting" in Hellenic Language but with different orthography (spelling), and not edea... without using the consonant of Rhythm, as in words (the and this) and also they use the I instead of e (in the words ear, eager and eat)... I know, Jeff, that is an old and very complicated problem, but my intention is to help globally for its solution! I wrote these comments, because i saw and heard your expressed desire to learn the right pronunciation of the names of the players participated in Roland Garros 2018 ... My dream is to change the pronunciation of some Important Hellenic Words, they entered in English Language and therefore in our International Communication System. John the Hellin (instead of Greek) from Hellas (instead of Greece)... P.S. Thanks again for your instant reaction (i.e. "return") to my first "serve"! Idem