Great video Will and an excellent explanation of the muscle groups involved and the biomechanics of the serve. Playing more matches (instead of just rallying) has made me realize how important a strong first serve is to more easily hold your service games and put more pressure on the opponents service games. I'm looking forward to putting these drills and tips to use to improve my serve! Thanks coach! 👊
Congratulations on the 10K subscribers Will! Can't believe how fast you accomplished this goal. Your content is great and your hard work shows. A video that I'd be personally interested in is a recording of your own match play and performs some post-analysis for why you chose certain decisions and how you dealt with all of the challenges of the match.
Great content. I have started to watch this video with much anticipation that you're going to address the biomechanics of the ball toss, because you had sort of promised in your reply to my comment a few weeks ago to address this very important issue in your "next serve video". I'm truly at a loss as to the lack of focus on the ball toss biomechanics by coaches and video instruction coaches alike. All the great stuff you guys put out about the serve rhythm, smooth notion, muscle engagement etc... etc...are all for waste if the toss is not there.
Hello Will, it's been over a week since your last reply. Looking forward with great anticipation to your instruction on the ball toss. I'm not sure if a "short" will satisfactorily cover it, but your the teacher😊@@ironwilltennis
This is fantastic, I’ve searched high and low for clear explanations about the different roles of the legs. Looking forward to getting to work on those drills in particular 👍🏽 Could you elaborate a bit on the timing/hitting the net issue you mention around 11:20 in? I’ve always put it down to tossing too far inside the court or overrotating but this actually makes more sense now I saw you do it and then mention it immediately. Is it a toss height correction as you speed the swing up or more a ”patience” thing? Thanks again
As always spot on and very applicable. Quick question though Will - it seems like you hold your racquet a bit high when you serve (no heal pad overlap). Personal quirk or ...? Wouldn't holding the racquet a bit lower increase wrist range of motion?
One of the best serve videos I've ever seen. That's the best way to improve the serve: progression. Adding the movements separately until the whole swing comes naturally
Thank you, thank you Will! It is great to finally have someone who shows how to improve a stroke by breaking it down with all the important step by step descriptions and drills including how to prevent injuries with the proper warmup. Great job!
One tip I got from Jeff Salzenstein's videos that really helped increase my serve power was to "elbow the enemy" where you attempt to hit someone behind you with the elbow of your hitting arm as you are bringing the racquet up. It essentially mimics the mechanics of a pitcher's windup. Any thoughts?
@@ironwilltennis I actually did the flamingo drills during the weekend, it helps a lot! I got a much better feel in body weight transfer when hitting serve. I did a 50x right-leg flamingo + 50x left-leg flamingo + 50x combined flamingo. After the drill, I started to hear the pop sound from some of my regular serve with little effort. I am going to repeat this drill a few more times during the next few weeks until I can fully master this. Once again, thank you for the great content :D
Great tips, love your channel. One question: what is the correct weight distribution between the front foot and back foot during the ball toss, especially when you release the ball?
This is such a good video, I can't wait to try these out! Got an idea of how long this whole set of drills should take? Thanks for including a few serves at the end too, really helps me to learn
Great video as always. Congrats on 10k! Regarding pinpoint v. platform. Do you recommend one over the other for certain body types or heights? The majority of professionals tend to use pinpoint. Is there a reason for that? Would be great to hear to your expertise on that.
I was caught by these drills... Sure next time on court I'll put them into practice and go back to you here to share the results. My fastest recorded valid serve is 98mph, and looks like a wall I cannot jump... Thanks for sharing your knowledge and natural way of expressing yourself on camera
98 mph is more than decent. Bear this in mind, you're serving faster than Jimmy Connors was at his peak, Sara Erranis' fastest serve was measured at 78
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I'm very impressed with your channel. I'm not surprised you are growing it so quickly. You are a natural in front of the camera it would seem!
Thank you for the compliment 😁 I hope we keep growing
Will, very nicely done. Just for clarification, am I correct that you're using a continental grip with each serve exercise? Thanks much.
Yup you got it😁 continental for everything
Power power thankyou.what tension did u string and what size is this string.
55lbs 17guage
Great video Will and an excellent explanation of the muscle groups involved and the biomechanics of the serve. Playing more matches (instead of just rallying) has made me realize how important a strong first serve is to more easily hold your service games and put more pressure on the opponents service games. I'm looking forward to putting these drills and tips to use to improve my serve! Thanks coach! 👊
Absolutely👍 let me know how it goes 😁
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Congratulations on the 10K subscribers Will! Can't believe how fast you accomplished this goal. Your content is great and your hard work shows. A video that I'd be personally interested in is a recording of your own match play and performs some post-analysis for why you chose certain decisions and how you dealt with all of the challenges of the match.
Currently working on it
Love the content, COLAB SOON????
Gotta give the people what they want 💪
What is the weight of the squishy ball?
2-3 lbs will do fine. I recommend getting a rubber ball with sand in it. They are easier to hold
Great content. I have started to watch this video with much anticipation that you're going to address the biomechanics of the ball toss, because you had sort of promised in your reply to my comment a few weeks ago to address this very important issue in your "next serve video". I'm truly at a loss as to the lack of focus on the ball toss biomechanics by coaches and video instruction coaches alike. All the great stuff you guys put out about the serve rhythm, smooth notion, muscle engagement etc... etc...are all for waste if the toss is not there.
You know what you are right ✅️ I apologize, I'll get in that today and add a short specifically for tossing
Hello Will, it's been over a week since your last reply. Looking forward with great anticipation to your instruction on the ball toss. I'm not sure if a "short" will satisfactorily cover it, but your the teacher😊@@ironwilltennis
This is fantastic, I’ve searched high and low for clear explanations about the different roles of the legs. Looking forward to getting to work on those drills in particular 👍🏽 Could you elaborate a bit on the timing/hitting the net issue you mention around 11:20 in? I’ve always put it down to tossing too far inside the court or overrotating but this actually makes more sense now I saw you do it and then mention it immediately. Is it a toss height correction as you speed the swing up or more a ”patience” thing?
Thanks again
Just curious, did you play d1 or satellites? You got some serious heat on the serve.
Both 😁
@@ironwilltennis where did you play juniors? CA?
Thanks for the immense detail
What is the role of dropping the tossing arm after the toss?
As always spot on and very applicable. Quick question though Will - it seems like you hold your racquet a bit high when you serve (no heal pad overlap). Personal quirk or ...? Wouldn't holding the racquet a bit lower increase wrist range of motion?
I always felt like I needed to keep my fingers spread apart more. To me I feel like as you bunch your fingers together you lose dexterity in the hand
Thanks Will I am struggling with the serve. I have to breakdown before I can combine everything
Hope this helps with that process
As usual... very well taught👏🏽👏🏽
Great breakdowns coach💯. I’m going to try all the tips.
great, Let me know if they help
Same exercises for all serves or just first flat serve?
This was geared more towards flat serves but everything with the core and legs can be applied to any serve
One of the best serve videos I've ever seen. That's the best way to improve the serve: progression. Adding the movements separately until the whole swing comes naturally
Thank you for the compliment 😁 happy to help
I was training serves yesterday. And now i’ll i do it again your way, i hope to improve 🙏🏻
Great 👍 keep the hard work going 💪
Great session.
Thank you, thank you Will! It is great to finally have someone who shows how to improve a stroke by breaking it down with all the important step by step descriptions and drills including how to prevent injuries with the proper warmup. Great job!
You are very welcome 😁 I'm happy to be able to help
My point of interest:
2:03 - Pushing the ball drill
Makes a huge mental difference
Why my service arm still hurt when serve either at duece or ad court?
That is tough to answer without seeing you serve. Send me a video and I'll try to help
One tip I got from Jeff Salzenstein's videos that really helped increase my serve power was to "elbow the enemy" where you attempt to hit someone behind you with the elbow of your hitting arm as you are bringing the racquet up. It essentially mimics the mechanics of a pitcher's windup. Any thoughts?
It is a shame that I am only allowed to give 1 like to this video. Definitely going to try out the flamingo drill next time on the court. Thank you! 😊
Very welcome 😁 let me know how it goes
@@ironwilltennis I actually did the flamingo drills during the weekend, it helps a lot! I got a much better feel in body weight transfer when hitting serve. I did a 50x right-leg flamingo + 50x left-leg flamingo + 50x combined flamingo. After the drill, I started to hear the pop sound from some of my regular serve with little effort.
I am going to repeat this drill a few more times during the next few weeks until I can fully master this. Once again, thank you for the great content :D
Great tips, love your channel. One question: what is the correct weight distribution between the front foot and back foot during the ball toss, especially when you release the ball?
Super
This is such a good video, I can't wait to try these out! Got an idea of how long this whole set of drills should take? Thanks for including a few serves at the end too, really helps me to learn
12:34 full serve
You're welcome 😁5 or so minutes on each is good if you focus
Coach Will, thx for the great vid ! Should I always load my weight on my back foot at the trophy position before transferring ?
Great video as always. Congrats on 10k! Regarding pinpoint v. platform. Do you recommend one over the other for certain body types or heights? The majority of professionals tend to use pinpoint. Is there a reason for that? Would be great to hear to your expertise on that.
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Thx. Excellent drills
You're welcome 😁
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What happened at 11:43?
Was that an incomplete yawn?
Had to force it down 😆 🤣
@@ironwilltennis
Nice 😀
Almost got away with it.
Loved the perspective you gave on pronation. Wonderful approach to the biomechanics. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Great lesson!😊
Thank you 😁 hope it helps
I was caught by these drills... Sure next time on court I'll put them into practice and go back to you here to share the results. My fastest recorded valid serve is 98mph, and looks like a wall I cannot jump... Thanks for sharing your knowledge and natural way of expressing yourself on camera
98 mph is more than decent. Bear this in mind, you're serving faster than Jimmy Connors was at his peak, Sara Erranis' fastest serve was measured at 78