2006-11-02 21:33:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
The answer before mine is correct. It is a ritual , they bounce it the same number of times before each serve, so when it is a big point and they are nervous the bounce bring them back to what they have done a million times. It makes them feel more calm and they do focus.
2006-11-03 02:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally, tennis players bounce the ball before serving to get focused. You've just played a point, and now all your concentration has to be on the serve. Bouncing the ball helps them become concentrated. Also, it allows them to get a good feel on the ball before they have to make a perfect toss and serve.
2016-03-19 03:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's part of the service routine for most players; same reason server bounces ball in volleyball, basketball player bounces ball before free throw. Baseball pitcher would do the same if it was bounceable (too bad for them).
Helps with the focus and gives you rhythm. There's a ATP player in top 20 (djokovic, I think) bounces ball 'bout 19 times before serve!
2006-11-03 05:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by ATR999 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the same reason as the volleyball players do! By bouncing the ball before serving, you focus on the ball...
2006-11-02 23:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jovan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know that I do it, just as a way to focus myself and concentrate before serving, I bounce it three slow times and immagine the whole serve from start to finish in my mind. If you notice most people do the exact smae thing everysingle time. If I get messed up, I start over again. I thought I was weird but then I started competeing and I noticed that even the pro's typically have the same routine.
2006-11-03 02:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it bother you that they do so? If so, close your eyes for 2 seconds and they will bounce it when you aren't looking. Not all tennis players bounce it before serving, but some do it to see if the ball is still "solid."
2006-11-02 21:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Josh5009 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is not true that it is a ritual. Tennis players do it to help themselves keep calm. And taking pace and taking your time after you lost a point make you opponent lose there confidence and momentum. And it is used mainly to make yourselves lose, and to catch up with your breath, as well a thinking you next type of serve, where you are about to place it, and how you are about to go with the next point (strategy). And you also take a deep breath before the toss so you can explode.
2006-11-04 12:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by who 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No real reason at all...just force of habit, thats all. There is no technical or physical reason why anyone could not serve without bouncing the ball first.
2006-11-03 00:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe its to set up and get relaxed and ready for the serve. it helps you focus. just like when a basketball player dribbles the ball before he shoots a free through. its basically a habit, but not all people do it
2006-11-03 08:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is part of the routines before you execute a shot. Prepare yourself for the game to come.. set up, concentrate, focus and off u go!Different players have different set of routines. But all are with the same purpose.
2006-11-03 09:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by lim t 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋