Hello everyone, I am the resident coach of Muyu Tennis Channel, Doudou!Today we are going to talk about how to improve the success rate of tennis first-serve. In tennis, the serve is a very crucial part, especially the serve, which directly determines the initiative of the game.
1.Steady ball throwing.
If you want to score a serve, you must first ensure the stability of the ball. A steady toss will help you place the ball in the same position in the air, which is essential for an accurate serve. If your toss is too far forward or too far back, it's almost impossible to maintain consistency and accuracy in your serve. In training, it is necessary to practice a steady ball throwing motion.
2.Valuing accuracy over power.
When it comes to a shot, accuracy is more important than power. When you're focused on improving your first-serve success rate, you should focus on where the ball is aimed rather than how hard you hit it. While strength can put pressure on opponents, the pursuit of power shouldn't come at the expense of accuracy. It is more effective to hit a shot of seventy percent with moderate force than to hit only one shot of forty percent with all your strength.
3.Form a habit of preparation.
To do well in the first serve, it's crucial to form a preparation habit that helps you relax and focus. When preparing to serve, don't rush to start, but consciously slow down and find a habit that will make you feel comfortable and focused before swinging the racket. This could be pinball a few times on the baseline, taking a deep breath, or gently spinning the racket, but the key is to find what works for you. This preparation habit will not only help you stay focused while serving, but also help relieve tension in your body and allow you to swing the racket more freely.
4.Strategize.
After forming your own preparation habits, you need to have a clear serving strategy. Decide which area you want the ball to land in and what type of spin you intend to produce. Focusing on these elements will give you greater clarity in execution and can also help reduce tension as your focus is on the technique, not just the result.
5.Analyze and adjust.
After each training session, take the time to analyze the effectiveness of your serve. Pay special attention to changes in power, spin and landing point. If possible, analyze your movements with replay to identify room for improvement. Adjust your technique based on the results of the analysis and constantly optimize your serve strategy.
Okay, that's all for today's sharing. I'm Doudou, and I hope these tips will help you take your serve on the tennis court to the next level. If you have any questions or suggestions, please leave a message below and we will discuss together. Don't forget to follow Muyu Tennis Channel for more tennis tips and information, and we'll see you next time!