In '71 I was ranked 113th in college tennis. I played Tanner in the round of sixteen in Vegas. I lost "6,1 6, 1" (It was windy!). At that time he had the fastest serve in tennis. He later lost to Conners in the semi's.
Thanks for posting Roscoe Tanner’s serve and clear instructions. I always wanted to know more about his game as I was born 10/15/1951, same as Roscoe. I’d love to see him play squash, my favourite sport.
It’s fascinating to see that he could not care less about keeping his tossing arm up. Such a natural looking motion which he makes look easy. I’m guessing that is due in part to an extremely high coordination level.
Dang. You’re right. He brings his tossing arm down horizontal. I have to point arm and fingers to the sky, until the last instant, for my best serves. Pointing the fingers skyward would work for most of us. That’s me chuckling in the background 😅
If I or others curl the fingers rather than pointing up, one tends to curl the arm - and serving into the net or push. Focus on keeping the fingers straight and pointed up, and your arm will stay straight too! In that order
Yes, there’s a reason serves are in my feed. I’ve been working pretty hard on it. Fortunately, it’s fun …usually, at least. I could not even count how many thousands I have hit. It seems finally to be getting better.
Off my chest: I’ve decided that Tanner’s tossing action probably is only doable because he is okay with an extremely low toss. I don’t think he could be so cavalier about his action if he desired the toss height that most players have.
It is so hard to find good footage of Roscoe's serve. Thanks so much for posting!
Lucky! Restored from 8 mm tape after 32 years!
In '71 I was ranked 113th in college tennis. I played Tanner in the round of sixteen in Vegas. I lost "6,1 6, 1" (It was windy!). At that time he had the fastest serve in tennis. He later lost to Conners in the semi's.
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Based on this video of his toss, clearly the wind did not affect Roscoe' serve that day or any other day 😂
You must be a damn good player
Mitico Roscoe. Il miglior servizio di sempre ❤❤❤❤
that is pure! thank you! what a player and serve! one of THE best serves ever!!
I’m glad he’s doing better these days as I know he struggled for a while. Doesn’t matter if you fall down. It’s about getting back up every time
It's such a beautiful sight. Thanks for this.
He hits the toss on the rise!!
Thanks for posting Roscoe Tanner’s serve and clear instructions. I always wanted to know more about his game as I was born 10/15/1951, same as Roscoe. I’d love to see him play squash, my favourite sport.
Thanks for posting.
I think Roscoe's serve motion is the best ever.
Where was his PDP racket? Great player from Lookout Mountain TN.
Funny watching the way players like Tanner and Becker finished with the back leg forward.
Opposite to modern tennis
It’s fascinating to see that he could not care less about keeping his tossing arm up. Such a natural looking motion which he makes look easy. I’m guessing that is due in part to an extremely high coordination level.
Dang. You’re right. He brings his tossing arm down horizontal. I have to point arm and fingers to the sky, until the last instant, for my best serves. Pointing the fingers skyward would work for most of us. That’s me chuckling in the background 😅
If I or others curl the fingers rather than pointing up, one tends to curl the arm - and serving into the net or push. Focus on keeping the fingers straight and pointed up, and your arm will stay straight too! In that order
Yes, there’s a reason serves are in my feed. I’ve been working pretty hard on it. Fortunately, it’s fun …usually, at least. I could not even count how many thousands I have hit. It seems finally to be getting better.
Off my chest: I’ve decided that Tanner’s tossing action probably is only doable because he is okay with an extremely low toss. I don’t think he could be so cavalier about his action if he desired the toss height that most players have.
Not a big jump but what power and coordination
similar serve to henri leconte - hit on the rise. It's kinda quaint these days given the evolution of serving power techniques. V cool.
Those crazy puffy warmups 😂
those were the height of tennis fashion back then
Front foot balance? He mentioned a lot of DO NOT DO.
La tenue Nike qui coutait un bras 😮
When serve and volley was a thing, you let your serve pull you into the court. Not no mo'.
He should demonstrate from the other side to show his from and not his back.