Best darn second serve lesson on the interwebs. And that is saying a lot, because in the year 2024 some of the best coaches in the world are on youtube. I wonder if you have noticed how many great coaches online are spreading these three myths: 1. Dont play with pace. Hit every serve with "full" racket speed. 2. Slice and kick are two completely different and opposite actions. You can never go from one to the other, 3. Kick serves are ideal for all skill levels.
Great great video! About 10 years ago, I used to watch frequently this other video of yours ruclips.net/video/cQSd3lYxvak/видео.html Is this you??? Btw, thanks for the content!
“Confidence is an escalator on the way up, elevator on the way down. “. Really great line in a really great video. I agree w other comments, one of your best.
I've said it many times and I'll say it again, there's always a Coach who has the right message for each one of us. In my case it's Tom who has the perfect language for me. It was with his way of approaching tennis that I was finally able to hit the forehand in a natural and fluid way after many years of struggling with this stroke that, instead of getting better, got worse. And it's very curious because when Tom speaks I immediately understand and I usually guess what comes next. This is because the relationship he creates between the player and tennis is a bit like listening to our body and letting it flow in a natural and relaxed way. It all makes so much sense !
Nice and useful video. Thanks Tom Loved your phycological story of acting Loved your explanation of preferring second serve as a slice with an element of top spin
I love this, a slice serve with enough brushing up to give it more net clearance and a little bit of kick. I can’t wait to learn this second serve. Thank you Tom!😎
Great video Tom! I think a lot of game based coaches teach to adjust the swing on every ball because every ball is different. I like you point out it's good to keep the technique the same while adjusting the speed, angle and direction of the swing (play with the invisable technique you can say) to get the desired result:) Keep in touch:)
I like your delivery - it is concise, your speaking is clear and not too fast and no rambles. Finally the length is just right - if I see a 35 minute training video I don't even open it I know there is unnecessary padding that I don't have time/patience for even if he content is otherwise solid - I will never know bc I do not give the lesson a chance.
Very smart matter of fact expression of simple, general serving concepts by Tom instead of the typical coaching RUclipsr’s loud, hyper, overly detailed teaching. Breath of fresh air. I’ll watch more of your videos.
The other day I was working on the short kicker in the ad box that lands close to the sideline and jumps right. Interestingly, I tried to hit one a bit harder/faster and it landed close to the line and kicked slightly right but against most people, it would have been an ace because it was around 90 MPH. The key is to toss it maybe 6 inches out in front and somewhat left (straight over your head) and the swing is not as upwards as a kick...you swing it a bit more in between a kick serve and a flat serve...I was able to reproduce 4 of the final 5 in much the same way. It only goes about 90 but then again so do most of my wide aces on the deuce side. The flat wide serve is very elusive and I'm 6'3! It's very difficult to get the flat serve in the box near the sideline AND clear the net...this serve has a bit more room for net clearance and the spin brings it down...I lose at least 15 MPHs but I think it's worth it.
Been learning to play for 11 months, I have acquired most aspects and the fundamentals to a reasonable standard I think and have concentrated on correct execution...Apart from the serve, the impossible serve! It got to the point where it created anxiety and I would try and avoid it even during lessons! This video in particular has proved to be the only one that finally made me understand how to swing slow and correctly and I am now begining to see results and also relax. Thanks Tom (fellow brit living abroad)!
THank you.I spend 6 whole months hitting only second serve , and stopped hitting hard and flat. My confidence is maximum now when playing tournament. Even at 0-40, I always trust in my serve.
What is so good is you hit so many serves to demonstrate your point that makes it so easy to understand and embody. I am a top club player imo however I have a unique ? characteristic I serve right handed a d play all my other shots left handed occasionally I hit a right handed smash. So my serve could have power as I throw hard right handed but I don’t have quite the touch and feel on my right hand. Therefore my serve can let me down if I don’t work a lot on developing it. Advantage is I spread the muscle and body load to both arms.
As always: just so meticulously wise that my only regret is that last 3-4 years of their careers neither Roger nor Serena didn't get coaching from Tom... What a f...g pity. The tennis history might look very different now.. 😢
Best darn second serve lesson on the interwebs. And that is saying a lot, because in the year 2024 some of the best coaches in the world are on youtube. I wonder if you have noticed how many great coaches online are spreading these three myths: 1. Dont play with pace. Hit every serve with "full" racket speed. 2. Slice and kick are two completely different and opposite actions. You can never go from one to the other, 3. Kick serves are ideal for all skill levels.
My heart beat was a little faster when he said second serve, 30-40, 5-5.
One of your best videos, Tom. Thank you !!
You are my favorite online coach! Keep up the awesome instructions with practical advice.
Easily one of the best coaching videos about kick serve I've seen.
Lovely advise coach. Your technique is as simple and clear as your messaging!
TBH, Tom is one of my fave youtube coaches, his approach is easy to understand no bs. keep it up..
Great video Tom! Question: on the slice serve, is there a video? And do you still pronate on the slice serve? Thanks !!
thx
Yeah, but how do youm hit slice serv
Chip Hooper had the best kick serve
gravity hahahahahaha
Great great video!
About 10 years ago, I used to watch frequently this other video of yours
ruclips.net/video/cQSd3lYxvak/видео.html
Is this you???
Btw, thanks for the content!
Yes, that's him! I guess he's been doing this for a while...
Then Tom, you are a true hero!
My first video. Even more no nonsense back then
btw tommy you just hit like 5 double faults... so might want to watch your own vids 😂
Fake news
nahhhh you know it
you dont even want me to mention the multiple groundstroke feeds that you missed... how many? was it 4 or 5?
“Confidence is an escalator on the way up, elevator on the way down. “. Really great line in a really great video. I agree w other comments, one of your best.
I've said it many times and I'll say it again, there's always a Coach who has the right message for each one of us.
In my case it's Tom who has the perfect language for me. It was with his way of approaching tennis that I was finally able to hit the forehand in a natural and fluid way after many years of struggling with this stroke that, instead of getting better, got worse.
And it's very curious because when Tom speaks I immediately understand and I usually guess what comes next.
This is because the relationship he creates between the player and tennis is a bit like listening to our body and letting it flow in a natural and relaxed way.
It all makes so much sense !
Nice and useful video. Thanks Tom
Loved your phycological story of acting
Loved your explanation of preferring second serve as a slice with an element of top spin
I love this, a slice serve with enough brushing up to give it more net clearance and a little bit of kick. I can’t wait to learn this second serve. Thank you Tom!😎
Love your content and approach. Very clear and concise. I believe your videos would be even more helpful if you could incorporate slow motion.
Ok. Until next time, hit the period or comma on the computer
Great video Tom!
I think a lot of game based coaches teach to adjust the swing on every ball because every ball is different. I like you point out it's good to keep the technique the same while adjusting the speed, angle and direction of the swing (play with the invisable technique you can say) to get the desired result:)
Keep in touch:)
I like your delivery - it is concise, your speaking is clear and not too fast and no rambles. Finally the length is just right - if I see a 35 minute training video I don't even open it I know there is unnecessary padding that I don't have time/patience for even if he content is otherwise solid - I will never know bc I do not give the lesson a chance.
Second serve no nonsense
Cześć, czy te korty na których nagrywasz są miejskie? Czy są ogólnodostępne i darmowe?
Tom: This is a solid lesson. Spin=win. Posting for the algorithm.
Much appreciated
Incredible teacher. Well done.
Very smart matter of fact expression of simple, general serving concepts by Tom instead of the typical coaching RUclipsr’s loud, hyper, overly detailed teaching. Breath of fresh air. I’ll watch more of your videos.
Thanks Bob. Much appreciated!
Just reminded today why when you practice you have to imagine game situations (guess who hadn’t done that enough)? Thx for the excellent video.
The other day I was working on the short kicker in the ad box that lands close to the sideline and jumps right. Interestingly, I tried to hit one a bit harder/faster and it landed close to the line and kicked slightly right but against most people, it would have been an ace because it was around 90 MPH. The key is to toss it maybe 6 inches out in front and somewhat left (straight over your head) and the swing is not as upwards as a kick...you swing it a bit more in between a kick serve and a flat serve...I was able to reproduce 4 of the final 5 in much the same way. It only goes about 90 but then again so do most of my wide aces on the deuce side. The flat wide serve is very elusive and I'm 6'3! It's very difficult to get the flat serve in the box near the sideline AND clear the net...this serve has a bit more room for net clearance and the spin brings it down...I lose at least 15 MPHs but I think it's worth it.
The poetry is actually nearly as good as the lesson ..... I am not saying better 🤣🤣. Love the content Tom.
“Feel the junk” you put on the ball! 👍
Great demonstration coach . Loved it ❤❤
You make it look so easy 😂. Thanks for the great advice.
I remember years ago when you posted a video titled kick serve no nonsense (?) . Good video that makes me correct my motion 😂
Same guy just a lot younger!
like
One of the best approaches I have seen for demoing a 2nd serve and with progressions. Really a valuable presentation.
Thanks good tips will get on the practice court
Toms the best
This is the best video on serve for me I’ve ever seen. Thank you
This is incredible advice. Exactly what I need
yayyy im so glad you posted another vid tommy!!! you da best coachie ever!!! so glad!!
Watch it all. They’ll be a quiz on it tomorrow
So you are breaking your golden rule by jumping 😱 on the second slice kick serve? ! 🤔
I jump on all my serves when I play matches
Great lesson
just discovered you channel. love the content.
@@AdultPlaysTennis welcome! Thanks!
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Super
Been learning to play for 11 months, I have acquired most aspects and the fundamentals to a reasonable standard I think and have concentrated on correct execution...Apart from the serve, the impossible serve! It got to the point where it created anxiety and I would try and avoid it even during lessons! This video in particular has proved to be the only one that finally made me understand how to swing slow and correctly and I am now begining to see results and also relax. Thanks Tom (fellow brit living abroad)!
THank you.I spend 6 whole months hitting only second serve , and stopped hitting hard and flat. My confidence is maximum now when playing tournament. Even at 0-40, I always trust in my serve.
What is so good is you hit so many serves to demonstrate your point that makes it so easy to understand and embody. I am a top club player imo however I have a unique ? characteristic I serve right handed a d play all my other shots left handed occasionally I hit a right handed smash. So my serve could have power as I throw hard right handed but I don’t have quite the touch and feel on my right hand. Therefore my serve can let me down if I don’t work a lot on developing it. Advantage is I spread the muscle and body load to both arms.
As always: just so meticulously wise that my only regret is that last 3-4 years of their careers neither Roger nor Serena didn't get coaching from Tom... What a f...g pity. The tennis history might look very different now.. 😢
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Thank you very much for your lesson! It is very helpful!!
Excelente macho! One of the best videos of second serve. 😎
This is a great, realistic lesson for an amateur like me.
Great information and insights thanks so much
Super couching....wow 😊
So helpful. Thank you!
Brilliant
brilliant.