need a better tennis serve/ i suck?

Question

really i cant make into the serving square i always miss

Answer 1

A big part of having a good serve is having a consistent ball toss. Many people overlook this step when practicing. You can hit all the serves you want, but if the toss isn't in the same place each time, you won't hit serves in as often.

For all serves, the toss should ideally peak about 6 inches above the top of the racquet when you hold it up, and you'll be hitting the ball on its way down. The placement of the toss in relation to your body is different depending on the type of serve.

For flat serves (common first serve), the best grip is generally accepted to be Eastern (knuckles along the 2nd bevel, or about 2 o'clock). The toss, if you don't hit the ball, should land about 18 inches past the baseline. This ensures that you are getting your weight into your serve. Also, make sure you pronate (turn outward) your wrist just before making contact with the ball so as not to impart any spin on the ball.

For slice serves, I always found it helpful to have the toss slightly to the right of where a flat serve's toss would be, but the same toss will also work. The motion is very much the same as on a flat serve, except you do not pronate your wrist. You will be contacting the ball on its side, imparting spin and making the serve "bend."

For a kick serve (common as a 2nd serve and in doubles), the toss should be a little to the left of your front shoulder, so that you are almost reaching behind your head to hit the ball. This is allowing you to put topspin on the ball, which will make the ball dive into the service box, and "kick" up when it lands, which forces your opponent to stay back.

Remember that for all serves, getting a good knee bend will allow you to get even more behind your serves (more spin on a kick serve, more power on a flat serve). Serves are probably the hardest part of the game to master, but the ability to make good, consistent serves is well worth the time spent practicing.

Answer 2

Okay, i used to have the same problem but i think i finally discovered what you need to have a good tennis serve. Firstly and foremost,

1.) If you are a righty, put your left one step in front of your right foot and put your whole body parallel to the service line.

2.) Then, practice a few times by throwing the ball 2,3, and finally 4 feet above your head and straight using your left hand.

3.) Next, as you are throwing the ball up, use the right hand (which is holding the racket) to hit the ball. Remember to start to the swing from behind the back and by holding the racket like a back scratcher.

4.) For the time being, concentrate just on hitting the ball.

5.) Then, step up the service line and practice 20 - 50 times on each side of the court (right and left).

6.) After you have mastered this, try to finish the swing by moving your right foot into the court as you hit the ball.

7.) Finally, and once you master this, you should try to throw the ball higher and change the grip on the racket as to add more spin to the ball. This will do two things. Firstly it will give you more power and more spin on the ball.

8.) If you are a lefty than just the opposite and hit the ball with your left, while moving your left foot into the court.

9.) I know that it will take some time, but this will not only make your serve better it will also drastically improve your game by giving you more aces.

Hope that helps,

Answer 3

Ive seen many good answers on here for you, but maybe too complex assuming you're probably a beginner. Here are three things that will help immediately.
1. Hold your racquet like a hammer, and on your take back the bottom of the racquet should point towards the sky.
2. Consistent ball toss, usually at least 6 inches in front of you. Extend your arm with racquet in hand..this is your contact point, so you have to throw the ball a little higher than this.
3. On your follow thru remember to snap your wrist towards the ground, if you keep it straight the ball will go beyond the box.
...oh ya, and dont take your eye off the ball!

Answer 4

Ball Toss and timing can get your serve into the service square.
If you are a player who often finds his service smack right into the net or soars over the service line,try practicing with your ball toss at a higher point in the air. Start with a slice service. if you are a right hand player, Half turn to your right facing the right post of the net.Toss the ball with your left hand a foot in front your right shoulder. as the your left hand releases the ball,your right hand holding your racket must drop the racket as if to scratch your back, as you bend back. Your right hand brings the racket up to hit the ball at the highest possible point at 1:30 to 2:00 o'clock right half face of the ball. (Foregoing action is done with your eyes at the ball at all times until you have hit the ball.) After your racket hit the ball continue with your follow through, your racket swing ends towards your left shoulder.when the service is completed, your right foot should have moved forward to your left side at the end of the stroke. (Do the opposite if you are a left hand player). above all, practice the procedure until you get at least 75 percent success at your service.

Answer 5

just keep practicing. one day, the serve will seem easy as long as u practice

Answer 6

try pointing your foot towards the square and transfer your weight that direction.

Answer 7

Try giving in more spin and practice. Good luck ;)