How do you do a tennis serve step by step?

Use the kick serve.

  1. Toss the ball behind your head instead of in front of it.
  2. Bend your knees, bringing your hips forward.
  3. Spring toward the ball while keeping your hitting elbow and head up.
  4. Brush the back of the ball with fast racket-head speed.
  5. Uncoil at the very top of your swing.
  6. Follow through.

What are the 3 types of serves in tennis?

In this video we will be covering the three different serves in tennis: the flat, slice and topspin serves. We will go through the motions of each of the serves and look at the two main technical factors that make the serves different from one another.

What are the serving rules?

The server’s feet must not touch the baseline or the extension of the center line or sideline at any time before the ball is struck. The server is also required to stay roughly on the same position to prevent the opponent from being misled as to where the serve will originate.

What is the hardest type of serve in tennis?

A flat serve is hard and powerful, making it ideal for a first serve in a tennis game. It is often the fastest serve, hit with a Continental grip (though some professional players like Serena Williams are known to use an Eastern grip).

What is the easiest serve in tennis?

1. Flat Serve. For the flat serve, the server normally uses a Continental or an Eastern grip and swings directly through the ball, using no spin. The key to a good flat serve is power.

What are 2 criteria regarding serving in tennis?

The serve is a let if: The served ball touches the net, strap or band, and lands in the correct court. The served ball touches the net, strap or band and then touches the receiver, the receiver’s partner or anything they wear or carry before hitting the ground. The ball is served when the receiver is not ready.

Can you move during a serve in tennis?

A player may change position at any time, including while the server is tossing a ball. Any other movement or any sound that is made solely to distract an opponent, including but not limited to, waving arms or stamping feet, is not allowed.

How long does it take to learn serve?

With regular practicing and dedication, it takes 3 months to learn and master Tennis service. A good tennis serve involves a lot more than just sending the ball across the tennis court.