Roger Federer Serve Analysis - Tennis Serve Lesson

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Tennis Serve Lesson with worlds fastest server - www.top-tennis-training.com/serve-blueprint-course

[@dbish2049]

I’ve played and taught tennis for 40 yrs. when I watch your videos 80% of the time I agree with everything you say, 20% of the time I learn something new!

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Thank you for the support 🙏 All the best Simon

[@micahbailey7011]

Roger, best serve ever. And this video, may be the best serve lecture/analysis ever. Thank you, well done.

[@omniexistus]

Are you kidding me you Fed nuthugger? Plenty of servers have better serves...Ivanisevic's, Roddick's, Becker's and Pete Sampras' just to name a few.

[@omniexistus]

@miami Um..ok but I was talking about best serve ever...anyway most pros agree that Isner has the best first serve currently not Federer's.

[@GavinSJordan]

Pete Sampras has best serve. But Federer has a great serve no doibt

[@masters.1000]

This is excellence. I wonder if I'll ever meet you to say thanks, great lessons.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Haha many thanks for that. The cheque is in the mail 😉 If you're ever in London feel free to drop us an email All the best Simon

[@masters.1000]

¡Great! If I'll go there one day, consider it done. Best regards.

[@houdazhar5574]

Everything makes sense. This what you call Top Tennis Training.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Houd! Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@willkittwk]

Best and most detailed breakdown I've ever seen or heard. Masterpiece Simon!

[@mjmpeace]

It helps me much - in the past I looked at several videos to improve my serve. This one is one of the completest explanation of a good serve. In the past, I often lost more service games then return games. In the last three month I was able to win more service games and serve asses. Thank You!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@doosrajawad]

Great stuff as always. I watched this a year ago and made some adjustments, and a year later there are so many new adjustments to discover. One minor quibble: Fed's toss seems to drop a lot more than 6 inches. More like 24+ inches on his flat serve (see the 5:30 mark). Even at 11:25 you can see how long the ball floats off frame. The ball does drop only 6 inches when you do the Fed serve.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Jawad. Federer's toss could be higher, although in most clips I've filmed and watched of him, he tends to have a very compact toss. All the best Simon

[@sanjaygandhi7962]

You are a fantastic teacher! Federer has an excellent serve that relies on power, variety, and consistency. He also knows when to be aggressive. Sometimes, at the beginning of a match against an unfamiliar opponent he will serve a flat serve straight into their forehand (right into their strike zone) just to see what they can do with it. If they can't aggressively return a serve like this, then he knows that they can't hurt him and he could have an easy day.

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[@robinhoodwink9345]

Thanks for the amazing tip. The part we're you explained the leg drive to start the racket drop is so important to even help you stay loose, and even timing.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Robin. All the best Simon

[@docstranger9520]

Such a clear manner of teaching. The way you break things down into stages is so helpful. Thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support 🙏 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? Simon

[@harryherman5371]

This dude has the best serve of all KZbin coaches. Artistic.

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Thank you for the support 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@harryherman5371]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for asking! Think theres a gap in the market for the phase between trophy and strike, for example keeping elbow high. With the leg drive and turn out of the coil it seems to happen naturally but would be good to get some tips on the upper body / arm and shoulder motion at this point.

[@deinman6361]

Lmao i said "autistic" instead of "artistic,"

[@RobertPoletick]

Thanks again for another great lesson Simon. I'm finally feeling connected and thus more confident in the upper body part of my serve. It's now time to incorporate my legs into my serve. I was never sure when to begin the knee bend, but I think I have a pretty good notion now. I agree with German re.: the best servers. Although I'd add Navratilova.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@GermanRozoZ]

RF, the greatest, has a super serve... but Sampras has made fun of a thousand players with his serve. And I've enjoyed Mac's so much :) Thank you for this incredibly useful, well explained/illustrated and clear series. Just found it and playing them all. Well, almost... one handed bh here. Cheers!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching All the best Simon

[@charleskim3765]

The smartest analysis of Federer Serve I have ever seen. I learned so much. Other videos I have seen are kindergarten level compared to yours. I learned a lot. I Owe you....

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@ron2117]

Such a great video. Wish I could hypnotize myself to that motion. You do a great job.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Ron. Any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? Simon

[@AustinCatmull]

Wow. Such a spot-on, thorough analysis. Good stuff!

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Thank you for the support Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@rob-cm4jv]

Excellent !! Thanks so much ! I cannot get enough of serve videos...just too important, and hard to do well...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@georgebasham2279]

Your explanation of the biomechanics is top notch and in addition you have the courage to actually demonstrate a serve that overall is very close to RFed's and appears to be very well timed, relaxed and powerful ... I am green with envy LOL. I'm saving this and watching it multiple times. Really interesting, the tip about using the back leg to generate power is not something I've seen elsewhere. Also, I assumed when Roger was striking the ball at the peak he would be up on his toes and dragging into the court (and I've watched him a million times on TV and have seen him in person several times), but his feet actually leave the ground! Kinetic chain energy and synergy near to perfection.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@rogerigez21]

I’ve tried to make my serve similar to Federer’s. I had a mate video me and a couple of things you demonstrated that stood out to me. One was the ball toss and the other is staying/turning in line with the baseline. I’ve been able to make those adjustments and it’s much better already! Cheers man.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Awesome to hear, and thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@rogerigez21]

Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons, yeah sure! Here’s some vid ideas (if they haven’t been done already) - Federer’s backhand (I’ve watched plenty of slow motion vids haha) - Basic overhead tips - Maybe something on returning serve and approach shots too - Also defensive forehands (like the slice/squash shot) Cheers :)

[@subodhsharma6706]

One of the best videos in how to serve. It’s a bonus that the serve example is of Federer. Well done and look forward to many more

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@subodhsharma6706]

The single hand backhand is an area I struggle with. Let me know if you have a video or else you could make one. Especially the grip for the single hand backhand smash

[@subodhsharma6706]

Watched the video again. This is truly the benchmark for all of KZbin videos on ‘how to serve’. My serve has dramatically improved and I watched the video again to further improve some of the gaps.

[@balazstoth8504]

excellent explanation, I have already seen some of your training but this is the most engaging, thanks for that one

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Thanks for watching Balazs Any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@MrQaydi]

I used to load on one leg and most of the time I was hitting the net but after watching this video I switched to load on both legs, the result was amazing, I barely hit the net. Thank you for this video.

[@davitong]

Thorough analysis from beginning to end.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks 🙏

[@geraldkatzman5861]

Impressive presentation of components of the serve.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks 🙏

[@danielalbala3119]

Great video. Thanks. Federer is THE palyer to learn from.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

He sure is. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@infamousmoonballer193]

Great serve lesson and a respectable copy of Rogers‘ serve by Simon. All the best! Jörg

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you Jorg All the best Simon

[@ItsQuarz-]

Thanks! The best tennis channel with tips and other. You are very helped me in copy Federer serve.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching you legend! Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@danielladinardo8321]

Great video Simon! Got my basket of balls and I’m rearing to go to change from my pinpoint to a platform stance! Watching you break this down is really helpful 👍

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Great to see you here Daniella

[@danielladinardo8321]

Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online Well great to follow you guys! I feel rather smug and privileged to say you’ve been my coach for 9 years!! You’re the BEST!! 🎾🎾🎾

[@charlessandomenico7156]

One of the BEST Federer serve lessons online ! Thanks

[@maxoo._]

Very good lesson and Roger Federer's tennis serve analysis 👏

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any lessons you'd like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@maxoo._]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial My drives strikes (forehand and one handed backhand) are quite good, but maybe a lesson about one handed and two handed backhand could be cool 😉 And why not also a serve analysis of André Agassi which ressembles a lot to the R.F's one 👍 Cheers from a frenchman 🇲🇫

[@cliveburks]

Good stuff one thing which I have been working on with some friends is the beginning part of the takeaway when the racquet is level with the shoulder with palm facing down and racquet head flat /horizontal. That seems essential to make the rest work.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Does Federer have the best serve of all time?

[@nousername34]

Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis I think Karlovic has the best first serve and Sampras the best second serve

[@renos77]

Pistol Pete BOAT Serve. Also Pete 2nd serve set him apart from all before & after him, no one able to reach that standard as far.

[@Jon_Dang]

For me, his variety makes him a contender. Feliciano Lopez is my personal favorite and I think Isner or Karlovic is the most effective

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

@jh - I'd agree with Sampras as the best 2nd serve of all time but Karlovic is not allowed to be chosen, he's a giant. Same with Isner, 6'4 and below only haha

[@MrTimmywizzle]

Best placement and variation, definitely. The big question is whether or not you think his serve is better now than 2004-2007ish? He's taken a bit of pace off it but seems to do more with it.

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Simon, thanks for your lessons you're a great tennis coach!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@Purallax]

Thanks so much for teaching this serve this will help me a lot thank you.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching! All the best Simon

[@Grulnork]

Thanks for the excellent video, Simon. You talk about how federer adjusts his feet for different serves. What adjustments does he exactly make for kick and slice?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

In this video I go into more detail about Federer's foot positioning - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIasm3h-erKVmbs

[@Sailorix]

Incredibly explained. Loving the channel. All the best from Finland. :)

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Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@Monsterenergy791]

still one of the best if not the best tennis channel on utube

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Thanks Kyle

[@davidlloyd8716]

by far the best - delicately balanced between thoroughness and overly complicated. I really appreciate the way you get on every angle - some coaches on video just show the back view. Not all that helpful.

[@mchapman103]

Great analysis Simon.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@edcreaden681]

Hey Simon - great job as always. One thing I did notice is that Fed actually has a bit of a drop from the peak of the toss before he is striking it - more like a couple of feet than inches. Looking at the ball at the 11:00 minute mark of your video shows this pretty clearly. I've found that for me, tossing the ball with a bit of excess height improves my ability to really reach up for it as opposed to trying to time the move with the peak of the toss (if that makes sense).

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Some players benefit from a slightly higher ball toss. You always have to consider the wind if you're someone who plays outdoors a lot. No way that Federer tosses the ball a few feet higher than contact though. Ideally your ball toss should be no higher than 6 inches above your contact point. Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@edcreaden681]

Thanks for your reply Simon. I made this comment because I can see at the 10:55 minute mark in this video, the ball is well over the top of the second "i" in your logo. At contact point, which is at the 10:56 minute mark, the ball is below the top of the shorter building in the background. I know it can be deceiving based on angles, but looking at his racket as a measure of scale, it appears that the ball has dropped about 2 feet or so. Interestingly, something else he does that seems a little unconventional for the pros, is that he actually has a moment where his racket face is facing the sky during the racket drop, which is something I've worked on eliminating in my motion based on lessons I have taken. I guess it goes to show that even at the top of the professional level, there is no perfect recipe for a perfect service motion! Cheers!

[@robinhoodwink9345]

The leg drive is timed to start at the end of trophy position. This is ware most player have to stay in on motion.

[@johngomez556]

Great job. You explain everything very well. Thanks

[@floodland99]

Brilliant analysis! Best wishes from US.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@jakewhite7548]

Thanks so much for the clarity.. you really are so helpful

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@garyrickards9562]

He does have the best serve ever, great video Simon

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@garyrickards9562]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial i play ITF singles and doubles, in doubles i tend to play backhand as i can hit the cross court backhand in my sleep, but the backhand down the line i find tougher and the into out from the deuce court virtually impossible particularly against fast serves, i am 58 playing county vets very fit and quick but just cant master this shot, its not an issue in singles as i have more court to go at. Incidently i hit with a one hander and my game has evolved from traditional to very modern

[@varundas6662]

Really nice explanation! Kudos!

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Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@jakefan77]

Great video Simon!

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Thank you for the support 🙏 All the best Simon

[@v205]

Amazing analysis thank you! I think RF serve is very efficient.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@robertjames7738]

Thanks. I’ve been trying to get more racket drop after watching myself on video. The priceless bit there for me is that racket drop is a consequence of a good leg drive and a relaxed arm. Not something you’re moving your arm to try and achieve!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Absolutely 👍 a flexible shoulder will also help you reach a better drop so work on increasing flexibility in the shoulder joint. All the best Simon

[@robertjames7738]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon. Any specific exercises recommended for shoulder flexibility - I am the least flexible man in NATO!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

@@robertjames7738 Rotator cuff stretches, tricep stretches and then use resistant bands to build up strength in different range of motion in the shoulder 👍

[@robertjames7738]

TVM

[@mariogustavoalvarez3970]

Thanks a lot Simon for the tips! Regards from Tandil Argentina

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support Are there any lessons you would like to see? All the best Simon

[@mariogustavoalvarez3970]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial hi Simon! Yes, I have elbow pain so I change from one to a two handed backhand, and I have problems to find the exact point of impact, can you show me? There's any video? Thanks a lot!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Check out this lesson - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnPKpp5prreDnas

[@Godzilla9]

Nice lesson, thanks Simon👍🏼

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@felipefuchs6374]

Excellent analysis

[@venkatkrishnan5714]

Love your analysis! Can you please analyze Goran Ivanisevic’s serve in one of your videos? Particularly his front on serve which faced the court rather than the side lines!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I’ve done an Ivanisevic serve analysis for our serve course on our website www.Top-Tennis-Training.com 👍

[@jerrytom3514]

Nice job Simon!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@Frlja]

Awesome stuff, no mambo jumbo nonsense, just quality content! Good job! Btw., do you have a video about tennis serve stance? I just recently started to improve my stance with adjusting my stance to be paralel with baseline, but it is somewhat hard for me to get it right as much as I would like to haha :)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

The different serve stances is something we cover in depth inside our Master Your Serve course. Nothing on youtube about it. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@leiolutea9030]

top clear explainations

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Thank you for watching Are there any lesson you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@cbass8202]

Great coaching

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@fariskhan1able]

Awesome video. Broken down well and taught well. Thank you.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@willwahl9225]

nice serving Simon. If you ever come to Singapore - look me up. Love to do a few lessons with you. Oliver

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Thanks for watching. We hold clinics around the world, you can find out more here - www.top-tennis-training.com/train-with-us All the best Simon

[@AtroXAir]

Fantastic explanation!

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Thanks for watching! Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@irado168]

Simon, outstanding analysis! For the toss, how do you make the ball go into the court when the toss is along the baseline? I tried to toss along the baseline, but the ball would always end up directly over the baseline while my body was leaning into the court so the toss was way behind me.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

As you're tossing, have the arm move in line with the baseline but also going towards the net slightly, so by the time you release the ball, the hand is inside the court and the momentum is going forward also

[@irado168]

Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons Thank you! Makes sense - will give it a try.

[@UniNetwork]

excellent instruction as always

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@Jazzcodes]

Great video! Perhaps the clearest explanation of serving I have ever seen. Well done Simon!

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Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@LuisGarcia-jl3jm]

best serve video i have ever seen.. thanks a lot!

[@tan.nicolas]

what a beautiful serve

[@gerardorumie3042]

awesome analysis

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@pk6107852]

Great foundational teaching. Feds is the best at everything.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching! Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@TarunSharma45]

Nice simon, Enjoyed this. He has best serve all time.. Ill try my best to copy this.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching What type of lessons do you want to see from us next? All the best Simon

[@sbc2954]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial stupid question, but this is kick serve right

[@joshmccrorie5914]

Hey guys when is the membership portion of your website going to be available?! Can’t wait to sign up!

[@joshmccrorie5914]

I also struggle serving on the dueled side... do you turn your body more to get the ball over there?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hey Josh, our web developers are working on it now as the next major project to be launched. Hopefully in the coming 6-8 weeks it should be ready. All the best Simon

[@sedantez24]

Superb video-thanks 👌🏻

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Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@congsan3528]

Great video as always.

[@MichelMayerle]

Thanks a lot for this great video! I always liked the very special serve of Stefan Edberg. Maybe you could analize this serve on day?

[@1212wolverine]

Great analysis. Thank you.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Mithra Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@sergiosantos773]

You're awesome Simon!! Thanks so much!

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Thank you for the support Sergio Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@AppeltVortex]

Great lesson, thanks!

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Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@alexloco07l]

Very good video! Nice work guys

[@thereisnogod3924]

great explanation of federers serve , but i think he still needs more hiprotation if he wants to go faster the trophy position is more a personal thing, if you watch karlovics , djokovic and nadal , they dont have it , so the question is , should you learn it , should you change to it if you dont have it ?????

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

In regards to the trophy position, all those players you mention reach the trophy pose. They might not pause in that position but they go through it. Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@Maheshkum]

Thank you sir. Very nice

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@jonahpowley9449]

Hi Simon. When Federer serves does he throw the ball in front of him as well because it is quite challenging to do so when sideways or is the toss more diagonal left so it is more in front on the flat than the slice etc. (I have always been taught the ball toss goes in front of baseline).

[@haedulus]

Hey Simon. Good video with great tips! Btw what racket is this? Did you just paint it white?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in. It's a prototype racket, keeping it all white to give nothing away. I'll ne able to discuss it in more depth by the summer hopefully

[@Brle231983]

Best server (and player) ever!!

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Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@unchainedfury5044]

Solid serves man

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@kentinmania]

5:20 this "baseline" toss is helpful to "force" a nice shoulder rotation through trophy position, good drill. EDIT: oh you mention it just after!

[@marcodemidio7354]

Hi Simon, excellent as always. What do you think is Fed’s body weight distribution on his legs during the pose? I always thought his back leg had at least 60-70% of it, since the front leg is used for balance and pivoting. Thanks for what you do!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Marco. I agree, I'd put the weight distribution at around 60% back leg at the start of the knee bend and then there is a shift forwards as he is pushing up but his back leg does a lot of work. Most players don't focus on that back leg but it's crucial on the platform stance. All the best Simon

[@marcodemidio7354]

Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online thanks Simon! Great observation tip also on the ball toss.

[@gabymaturano7370]

Simon! you are a great master of this game! I play a little bit like Roger, and this analysis is so good to understand the keys of serve! Thank you!

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Many thanks for the support 🙏

[@MelodyMaker]

Good work.

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Thank you for watching All the best Simon

[@willkittwk]

Hey Simon I'm teaching a young Jr girl with a lotta talent. But she's got good power but lacks consistency on her serve. She uses pinpoint and is a lefty. My question is can she continue with pinpoint and implement these techniques that you demonstrate Federer using with platform or should I try to change her to platform so she can implement these Fed techniques. She's 12 so I think it's early enough. Like to hear your thoughts.

[@gordogordo1698]

Thanks Simon - Great video. My question is that sometimes you show Federer, Nadal, or Ferrer (I think) practicing on a clay court someplace. It looks like they are playing a practice set. Where is that court? It looks beautiful.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Those courts are in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Great place to visit and watch the tennis in April All the best Simon

[@shaneb255]

Thanks so much for the videos! One quick question if possible. When I serve for a little while I start to get some pain in my elbow. Do you have any tips or reasons for it? Am I not following through enough? Or perhaps too tense in my arm? The tennis elbow does not flare up when only doing ground strokes. Thanks so much your time once again!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hi Shane Without seeing your serve, I can only guess. In my experience, when that happens you're either: 1. Not finishing in the correct way (full pronation) and allowing the arm to relax after contact 2. Not using the ideal grip which causes you to push the ball with your strings flat towards the court and stresses the arm if done at high speeds. 3. Too tight during the motion. All the best Simon

[@AirplaneGuy90]

hi Simon, thanks for the analysis. since he gives nothing away w/ the ball toss, does that mean he might give something away slightly for when he times hitting the ball? i.e. if he's hitting it when the ball is more on the right side for the slice, his contact is quicker than it would be for the kick since the ball is dropping a touch more? I ask more for my own learning of the contact point of course =) I have noticed something more of a faster action (timing from toss to contact) in the last year or so from toss to contact in some of his serves than I've seen in the older videos, wondering your thoughts on that. thx again

[@mehmetcakir4231]

Great analysis of Roger's serve..Thank you Simon.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there are videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@rolandstaton4473]

Federer best student of the game ever just beautiful on everything

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Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@MrRajeev1000]

This is amazing and i have a doubt on how federer's raquet rotates while hitting the serve and does he follow the two rotation of the raquet while serving?

[@shivanarayanan7209]

Great Video, Simon! Thanks for sharing the insights. Where do you coach? Any chance you are here in California?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hi Shiva Unfortunately it's not in Cali haha I'm currently based in sunny London. We are arranging some camps for later in the year and in 2019 and we might visit Cali as one of the locations, the best way to stay updated is to join our email list by visiting our website and signing up for one of the free video series or downloadable PDFs The site is here - www.top-tennis-training.com/ All the best Simon

[@shivanarayanan7209]

Thanks, I'll look up and keep in touch. Even if you are visiting Australia, that would be great, I might actually be moving in the later part this year.

[@PeterJChrist]

how about in Florida - West coast near IMG?

[@thomasbielinski]

What a great video, thank you so much for that, you are just fantastic! With all this

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@iammituraj]

Another important point is Roger's eye contact to the opponent. The guy takes off his eye 👀 only at the last moment after the toss, which gives him an idea of what the opponent is upto while receiving the serve.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

A good observation

[@sharkieshark2591]

Thanks Simon for the very good video! I have shoulder pain when serving, but when I am doing shadow swings with a very loose arm and grip and let the racket drop very low behind my back I don't feel any pain. When serving with a ball I have troubles staying loose because of the timing to hit te ball and the pain comes back. Do you have suggestions how to stay loose when hitting a real serve?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Yes try to do one shadow swing then a real serve. Repeat this cycle over and over again until you start feeling that both movements are almost the same. Also film your serve and have a closer look at what happens when you do the shadow swings vs the real serve and see what is actually happening. Are you using the body to generate power or the arm etc

[@sharkieshark2591]

Thanks for the quick advice! I am going to try it

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Good luck All the best Simon

[@mtasyagan]

Hi Simon. Rainbow ball toss curves on length are different per service type, I think. Slice serve has shortest, flat serve medium, kick serve has longer distance. Am I right ?

[@johncampos8130]

Excellent break-down on Fed's serve. Just to confirm, it seemed like almost all the serves hit on this vid were slice serves. Would like to see one on hitting a flat serve. Thanks.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

As in a Federer flat serve?

[@johncampos8130]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Yes, that would be nice. If not, a flat serve break down from TTT :)

[@manuelsoto9134]

Excellent!!!!

[@AirGuitar]

Question Simon: what's your average serve speed and what's the fastest serve you've ever hit? Also, do you know the fastest serve that Alex has hit?