windtossoutdoor tennis
Protecting Your Toss and Serve in the Wind
Rather than fighting the wind, reduce the toss's unnecessary hang time and enlarge the target.
Start with this check
A high toss that stays aloft longer is more affected by wind, and aiming the serve at a line magnifies small changes.
Try these steps in order
- Remove unnecessary height from the toss while preserving the contact point.
- Whenever the wind direction changes, choose a generous service area and enough spin margin.
- Warm up serves from both ends to see how far the same swing moves the ball.
Bottom line
Serving in wind is not a new technique; it reduces variability with less hang time and a larger target.
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