TÁTICAS BÁSICAS NO TÊNIS: COMO SACAR COM REGULARIDADE? | SUZANA SILVA TÊNIS

SERVING WITH CONSISTENCY: what are the secrets to achieving this crucial tactical objective? We have 5 main tactical situations in tennis: SERVING, RETURNING THE SERVE, EXCHANGING BALLS OR BUILDING THE POINT, GOING TO THE NET, and PASSING THE NET PLAYER. In this first program, we'll talk about serving, which is how we put the ball into play. The most important tactical intention we need to achieve to serve well is consistency: we always want to hit the serve with confidence and consistency! No more double faults! As you learned in our series on serving technique, it's important to generate spin on the ball so that it follows a parabola and passes high over the net with control and, eventually, with power. This is the main secret of the serve that leads to consistency. So, the "loop" of the serve is the movement that puts the tip of the racket head "down there" so that it then rises towards the point of contact. We also apply the same "bottom-up" rotation when executing our forehand and backhand, that is: topspin! If we don't impart this rotation to the ball, we'll be forced to give a "soft" serve to put the ball into play. Who has ever seen: a "powerful" first serve and a "soft" second serve? So, the first and indispensable condition for having a serve with good consistency is this intention to hit from bottom to top! The next secrets to acquiring consistency in serving are the toss, or throwing the ball upwards. During the toss, I want to: 1. keep my front foot firm during the throw; 2. keep the ball on my fingertips; 3. keep my throwing arm extended, serve after serve. The second important condition for me to have consistency in the serve is not to move my front foot during the throw: this way my throw becomes more consistent. I throw well, I serve well! Another secret to achieving consistency in your serve is the ritual, which you should develop and always perform before your first and second serves. Before serving, bounce the ball slowly on the ground to relax your throwing arm, allowing you to perform a toss with greater control and precision. Apply these tips and let us know if your serve has become more consistent! And to schedule a lesson or SUPER PREMIUM LESSON with us! See you on the courts!