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Episode Synopsis
Struggling with an inconsistent tennis serve toss? Ball flying behind you, way out in front, or never landing in the same place twice? Your toss controls your entire serve – get it wrong, and you’re fighting double faults, weak second serves, and even arm pain.In this video, you’ll learn a simple 4-step system to build a pro-level toss that makes your whole serve smoother, easier, and more powerful. We’ll break down exactly how to relax your arm, where your toss should land, and the simple checkpoints you can use to fix it today.What you’ll learn 👇1️⃣ Why the toss is the most overlooked part of the tennis serve – and why pros make it look effortless.2️⃣ How to keep your tossing arm relaxed and straight, and follow through instead of stopping your hand.3️⃣ The difference between a smooth lift vs. a throw – and how to “place” the ball in the air like a fragile egg or water balloon.4️⃣ The simple freeze & check drill to see if your toss is landing in front of your lead foot in the sweet spot.5️⃣ The 10-toss cone drill to build consistency without even hitting a ball.6️⃣ The simple “release at eye level” cue to fix tosses that go too far forward or behind you.7️⃣ A bonus net post tracing trick you can use on any multi-court setup.Spend just 5 minutes practicing these toss drills before you play and you’ll be shocked at how much smoother your serve feels next match. No racket needed.Timestamps / Chapters0:00 – Why your toss is secretly killing your serve0:16 – Why the serve toss is the most overlooked part of the game0:44 – Why pros make the toss look easy1:01 – The 4 biggest problems with recreational serve tosses1:44 – Step 1: Relaxed arm & full follow-through on the toss2:21 – Step 2: Smooth lift, not a throw (egg / water balloon cue)2:46 – Step 3: Freeze & check – finding the sweet spot in front of your lead foot3:36 – Step 4: Hand-catch drill for a consistent toss every time4:56 – Pro examples & what happens when the toss breaks down5:16 – Fixing tosses that go too far forward or behind you5:34 – Bonus net-post tracing drill5:56 – 10-toss challenge & final serve improvement tip
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