A detailed analysis of tennis serve technique in slow motion from top down view including the flat, topspin / kick and slice serves. Effortless Serve in 30 Days: https://www.feeltennis.net/serve-chal...

1. Flat Tennis Serve Analysis

One of the first things to notice is how important body rotation is. You’ll see that turning away from the court gives you the rotation you need to generate serious power. Many players don’t rotate enough, which limits the effectiveness of their serves.

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I’ll show you how to get that full rotation and why it’s key to hitting a stronger serve. We’ll also talk about weight transfer, and I’ll demonstrate how your body weight shifts from the front foot to the back foot and then moves forward. This weight shift happens right after the toss and is critical for adding momentum to your serve.

Next, I’ll break down the racket motion during the serve. From this top-down view, you’ll see the racket doesn’t just move forward—it loops behind the back and then accelerates through the ball. What makes this acceleration happen? It’s not your arm, but the fast rotation of your body. Many coaches mistakenly tell players to force the racket across their body with their arm, but the real secret is in the body’s rotation.

I’ll also clear up the myth about wrist snapping. What looks like a wrist snap is actually a result of pronation and shoulder rotation, not an intentional wrist movement. Your wrist stays aligned with your forearm, and what you think is a wrist snap is just an illusion. I’ll show you how to work on this with drills that will help you build a more powerful, effortless serve.

2. Flat vs Slice Serve Technique Comparison

You’ll see that the biggest differences are in the toss and the racket angle at contact. The overall technique for the flat and slice serves is almost identical. The slice serve has a slightly angled racket, while the flat serve keeps the racket face straight.

3. Flat vs Topspin Serve Technique Comparison

The differences between these two serves are again quite small - the toss is slightly different as well as the swing path which is more to the side in the case of the topspin / kick serve.

0:00 Types Of Tennis Serve Techniques
0:40 Flat Serve In Slow Motion
1:26 Flat Serve Technique Analysis
7:40 Slice Serve In Slow Motion
8:18 Flat vs Slice Serve Comparison
10:10 Topspin Serve In Slow Motion
10:51 Flat vs Topspin Serve Comparison