tossserveconsistency
When the Toss Wanders, Fix This Before the Swing
Chasing the toss to manufacture a good serve breaks down balance and contact together.
Start with this check
Toss dispersion grows when the wrist throws the ball, the arm path wanders, or the release height changes.
Try these steps in order
- Without a racquet, use the same starting position and mark where you catch 10 tosses.
- Reduce excessive rotation from the fingertips rather than the palm, and let the arm rise along a consistent path.
- Connect the toss to the swing by hitting only good tosses and developing the habit of catching those that drift.
Bottom line
A reliable serve begins with a repeatable toss location, before an impressive swing.
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