How To Hit A Basic Tennis Serve with Venus Williams
2024 ж. 20 Мам.
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This week we start with how to hit a basic tennis serve. I will begin a series of tennis tutorials that will hopefully help you improve your game. Also, these videos are helpful for anyone who has always wanted to try tennis. Let me know in the comments what kind of tennis tips you'd like to see. Thanks for watching!
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I don’t play tennis but I find it extremely fascinating to watch you teach. This is amazing! ❤ much love Venus
Me either!😂 I was just like, let me just see what a GOAT got to say!
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Me too
Same. I'll watch the goat of any sport give a teaching lesson. I love to hear about the fundamentals of a sport .
😊 great lesson
did not expect to be taught serving by venus williams tonight, but i'm glad it was recommended :)
Me too. I am a big fan of her and her sister as will. I had a great a pleasure of seeing them played at US Open a few times at US Open tournament. Thank you Ms. V for all you do. I subscribed already so I won’t miss your next video.
Same here, I love ver. Best teacher ever.
Wow! I've always wanted to learn to play, and now I have an opportunity to be taught by one of the best! Thanks Venus🙌
Simple video that is packed with pearls #serve hack
omg btd youtuber
Venus Williams is teaching tennis on KZhead?! Mind. Blown. This is brilliant. Thank you, Venus. I haven't picked up my racket in decades but I just reserved court time because of you. Cheers.
A champion indeed
I love how she teaches that tennis is not just technique or practice, it has a lot to do with your personality, attitude, body language and confidence
I'm 54 and have finally given up on my Wimbledon hopes - but I have had a noticeable improvement in my serve thanks to this video - so thanks so much Venus!
You still have a shot at the Australian.
Lol
😅
This was excellent. Learning how to serve from 7-time grand slam champion. This is the internet at its best
exactly :) i was watching it and in my mind if Venus serves like this , i would have at least the same style as hers and be proud telling everybody that my serve is Venus'
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Serena said you snap the wrist for serves @10:34. This can send you to a hospital and damage your wrist. Never never snap your wrist. You need to pronate not snap.
Always here to help!
@@VenusWilliams Hi Venus, can you clarify your sister Serena's statement about snapping the wrist for serves? Should it be pronation rather than snapping wrist? Snapping wrist for serves is very dangerous.
This is free training session from a legend, icon, role model of a tennis player! Thank you Venus.
Have you even wonder why did she do this??? Or was it all planned to fool people after that SLAP in Oscar's where she was seen grinning🤔🤔🤔 laughing🤔🤔🤔 n kind of standing with an onstage abuser??? She will do all free....i already know
Here to inspire!
@@VenusWilliams hi Venus. You and your sisters are both legends✌️ Did you stand for Chris? ... when he needed you the most? Don't forget, he has kids the person who got slapped. Did you take concrete actions on air to help out? Or is youtube is the new way to make $$ or divert attention. I know your image will probably suffer but I wished you both supported Chris rather than being silent. For your sports, I know you will remain on top for decades to come, no doubt in that. Expected a not more from you though for Chris. Thx
@@VenusWilliams Hi Venus! Wow😲
@@VenusWilliams hey Venus! You're epic, and a great inspiration! Thanks for this :)
Hi, Venus. Real tennis fans and tennis players respect you for your record on the court. You're a champion, many times over. It's great you are giving back by giving free lessons. I'm 68 and have been playing the game for fifty years and still love it and play regularly. Again, thank-you for all you have done for the sport and continue to do. I hope you continue to be active on the courts for many more years.
Tennis begins at LOVE ❤️
agree
Starting my 9 year daughter in tennis but cant afford lessons right now. Thank you for this. We're being taught by the best!
Wow! This feels like receiving private swimming lessons from a mermaid. You’re perfectly comfortable and in your element, but you make it understandable for people who don’t find it quite as natural (yet). You’re going to save me from unlearning a lot of bad habits as I progress! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
Well put
would say the same thing to a t, she’s outstanding
Venus is fabulous. It’s just I’m currently watching this stumped.
Haha. Nice
Full of errors Sadly but love her attitude on these videos
“No bending, no bowing during the serve…not the time to be humble” Gold!
What a privilege to be able to be taught by an absolute tennis legend. Thank you, Venus so much, for taking the time to make this video for us all. Internet doesn’t get any better than this! Absolutely fantastic, love from mel in Wimbledon.
Just amazing that you would take time to not only show up on the courts, but you show up and show us all the do's and don't of tennis 🎾 Love it!!
A legend is teaching us how to serve on a free public platform? I’m working on making my serve better, and this video couldn’t have had better timing. Thank you so much for your time Venus!
Never played tennis in my life, not sure if I ever will, but sign me up for this course. She’s such a delightful teacher!
Not only an all time great tennis player, but also an excellent teacher. Your instructions are very precise and calm. I loved it and learned a lot. Thank you.
I’m a tennis coach and I was very curious how you were gonna teach the serve. You know most of the beginners will struggle with that Continental grip lol but I appreciate your effort to inform everyone the correct grip. I’m just gonna send this video to all my students. Venus said so!
I recently tried continental grip as a beginner and the ball goes crazy to the left 😭😭😭 will it get easier with experience even for a casual player?
Do you seriously think anyone's going to listen to you? LOL
@@melinakerifan that's perfectly normal and probably happens to every other beginner that tries the continental grip for their serve. You're on the right track though! If the serve is going crazy to the left then make sure at impact your strings are facing the front. To do that with a continental grip you must pronate. (research that in the tennis serve) It takes from practice but we all start with that frying pan grip and learn to serve correctly! Good luck and enjoy the game.
this is very debatable... A the club level there isn't that much difference using the continental compared to the eastern grip. More over, most players are weekend warriors and do not feel comfortable using the continental grip. It does produce a bit more of a slice serve on the Eastern grip then Continental so that adds control. If you're just out having fun playing once a week and not striving for anything over 3.5 The Eastern Grip is just fine. At this level getting the ball in is the biggest priority and consistently. Most beginner players pancake the serve, so they don't hit on edge anyways. :)
@@sfowler1100 I agree! that's why I was curious to see how Venus was gonna teach this audience. I'm assuming it was geared towards beginners. Using the correct grip and technique is very hard for beginners to get. Sometimes the pancake grip serve is the best way to gain confidence getting the serve in and playing tennis. Teaching tennis is not easy! So many factors come into play! lol
I am so flabbergasted that I ran across this video randomly. How cool is it that Venus Williams made a beginner 'how to serve' video that has real, patient, tangible tips for how not to suck at serving! With almost no editing, your fantastic personality and desire to help aspiring tennis players comes through like crazy in this video. It's so cool. Thank you! Do serve returns next?
Me after watching challengers
As a professional tennis coach in this industry for almost 2 decades and being at Maccis all training out there circa 93’ Venus is a class act and will be a great coach. She is fun relaxed and this was a fresh take on all the fundamentals. Kudos 🙌🏼
I wouldn't of expected such a simple and easy going lesson from someone that is a complete beast in a match. Very helpful and encouraging lesson. I'm a fan already.
wouldn´t of?
Tried her advice on the court. Big improvement right away. I've spent lots of time and money trying to get better but never had a lesson so helpful. Thanks Venus.
You meen his lol that’s a man born biological. It’s amazing how people are so fucking stupid when it comes to biology 101. Can’t even tell if IT is a born male !
When Venus speaks, I listen! Thank you VW.
So excited to find you! I just decided that I should learn to play tennis at 57 yrs old. This is like having my own personal training session with one of greatest players of all time. Thank for doing this!!
I completely adore this lady on many significant levels... the generosity of her time to give back to the world speaks volumes to the quality of her character. I have seen this video over 10 times and I can't put into words how immensely grateful I am for the privilege of being able to see content like this. Thank you Venus for all that you do.
i agree with you . Shes amazing. Very humble person.
She is just incredible. An amazing lady. Just can't stop loving her personality.....
Never bothered to take a tennis lesson in my 66 year old life except for watching KZhead videos now and then. Happened upon this one from Venus and I went to the tennis courts same day to practice as per her instructions. OMG! I swear I was hitting 100mph serves with a 80+% success rate. I was shocked! Can't wait to try Venus's serve technique on my usual opponents - hehehe. Thank you so much. Looking out for Ms Williams next video with GREAT anticipation.
That is awesome!
Your opponents are gonna wonder how you got good so fast 😂
That's the advantage when Venus is your coach
Serving on court. Serving the Tennis aspirant community. There’s absolutely no need for you to put effort to make KZhead videos, but you did it. And that makes you different from other star players. Cannot thank you enough for trying to help aspirants like me. Highly motivating and cannot wait to practice these golden tips on court! Love you for your humbleness dear Venus! 😘
Venus, you are amazing! I've played tennis for 10 years but couldn't place my serve until I heard your placement tip in this video. I went straight out on court and suddenly found I can serve out wide or down the T consistently using your tip! All my tennis coaches never told me the simple but highly effective tip you give in this video. Thanks a million!! You're a star !!
This is a luxury! Having the great Venus William teaching us how to play tennis on KZhead was unexpected and I’m so glad she did it. My respects to this legend, thanks!
As one of the most talented servers ever, I'm amazed with how Venus is able to break the stroke down into such simple easy-to-understand points for a layperson like me.
I am pinching my face now being able to watch Venus teaching tennis in a way that is so friendly and relatable! Wow, just wow!
I've been playing tennis for a few years and there were a few little things in this video that none of my 5 coaches ever told me, this video is just what I needed!
Hey there, would you take time and write what coaches havent told you that Serena did? Thanks. I am a coach to be✌️😄
@@rozar1269 Keeping my pointer finger seperate so my hand isn't in a fist, not leaning over after my serve, not throwing the ball to high so it falls into my serve. Good luck on coaching 👍
you mean Venus not Serena 🙂
@@subhasissarkar2748 ops😅😂✌️
What a pleasant way to learn how to serve! Venus, you are a legend, and just the fact that you are sharing your ideas and skills with all of us, shows your true character. We are all lucky to have you with us. Thanks for sharing this video! We look forward to seeing many more!
You are so welcome
You make it look so easy! Thank you legend for this incredibly easy to follow break-down of the serve.
Such fab explanation. Being a player is one thing but being a coach is another talent. Venus is both 🫶🏻
Venus this is such an amazing video!! I am playing for almost 11 years and the serve was and still my most unstable shot. I am searching all the time for videos that will help me to improve my serve but none of them really helped so far. Your video really showing the basics of the serve so I think and hope that it's will finally help me to improve my serve. Thank you for that. I am your fan since I started playing tennis and I am waiting for you to come back on the court because you're really missing!!
Yes we miss her terribly!
Theres a super useful video by 2minutetennis, thats how I learnt how to serve its pretty great
@@alexlopezalbertos I tried yestearday Venus tips and my serve was so much better
@@shaharrosenberg8659 Happy to hear that!!
@@alexlopezalbertos Birthday hat!
Thank you for being so humble as to make a video for everyone to learn from! So helpful! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow we are so blessed to be learning from the best. Thank you Venus! It really is about the timing and rhythm.
Venus thank you so much for this video. You've always been not only a champion but one of the most supportive ones on tour ❤️
Such a good communicator.. Just got back into tennis and never knew about the grip changes for various shots, amazing breakdown of body positions to help consistency. All this direct from a world champ.. The internet is amazing. Thank you for giving this to us Venus.
A masterclass from the Venus Williams!
From the queen herself!! Teaching us the freakin' fundamentals. So generous. I just picked up tennis last month and I'm obsessed haha-excited to up my game! Thanks girllll!
Thank you Venus. You helped tremendously with my toss, which helped dramatically with my serve! I have never seen it explained so simply. Thank you again!
Just started playing at the ripe age of 36. Thanks for the lesson, you're a good teacher!
I'm your fan since I think 2000 or so. You have got such a classy personality and the way you play tennis is a pure art. Much love and respect. Thanks for the video.
Wow this is the best gift I’ve received in 2023! Venus teaching tennis! She’s an excellent coach because she observes all the potential mistakes non-pros would make and then offers precise solutions like a doctor. I love her!
Particularly liked your analogies that gave me a picture to remember. Clear and love the reasons for each part of the serve. Thanks
What an honor to be taught by Venus herself! ❤️ Thank you!
Came to KZhead to figure out how to change a light in my car, left with a tennis lesson from one of the greatest tennis players of ALL TIME ❤️❤️❤️
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@J F . So funny, now you can change the light in your car, and practice your tennis shots using the headlights.lol. have a good day.
We loved watching you and your sister play in the US Open! I'm 39 and haven't played tennis since middle school but have decided to take it up again to play with my family. Thank you for the inspiration!
What it means to be able to learn from such a legend of the game, really is incredible. Like many others who have commented, it is wonderful to learn from yourself. This content will mean so much to many people. Thank you Venus!
I’m a COVID tennis baby playing recreational tennis and trying, trying to improve my serve. A lot of the KZhead coaching videos are too complicated for a beginner. This video is clear, concise and not trying to sell me something. Appreciate this. Thanks Venus!
Katherine, I’ve created a bunch of videos for entry level players just like you - check them out and hope they help:)
My husband has been trying to teach me for years; and you broke it all down into easy to understand steps - can't wait to practice ! hallelujah ! Thank You!!!
Thank you Venus for going over all of the aspects of the serve. You are the greatest!
You are a GREAT teacher Venus! The part about making sure the elbow is up has been a game changer for me. Thank you!!!
VEEE! You are a NATURAL TEACHER! Easy to follow, and you totally broke it down into each segment. I will DEFINITELY learn to serve NOW!!! I LOVE YOU V!! THANK YOU!!!!!!
I logged on to my computer to find a video on removing the electrical housing from my motorcycle and much to my surprise I see Venus teaching serving. I decided to watch and I actually learned something. I can't wait to apply this to my game. I am going to watch a few more tutorials from you as well. Thank you
Great athlete and what a teacher . You have been an inspiration for all of us.
I really enjoyed how you broke it down into so many helpful details. I also loved the different camera angles to help us understand. There is a lot to think about but with practice it must become second nature. Thanks for sharing your pro tips and I am excited to try these out! Much love and gratitude to you Venus
I thought this was a rando channel featuring Venus, but it's actually her own! Thank you for these :D I feel privileged to be able to watch a lesson from such legend!
This is a really great breakdown of the serve! Your explanation is clear, concise, and makes sense!
Love the detail and patience of your explanation!
Loved this tutorial on serve basics. Thanks Venus. What a talented and beautiful human being.
Great class, teacher!! For me, as a 40years old beginner, it's a treasure. Thanks from Aranjuez (Spain)
I’ve been playing tennis for 40 years, just LOVE the tips you gave. Thank you Venus, I know I will be improving my serve - can’t wait to get on the court to execute!
Hi Venus I’m a huge tennis fan From México, im 68 and I always looking for better ways to improve my serving game so this definitely gonna help me and thanks for all you do for Tennis
That one simple thing about the finger really helped me direct my serve. Thank you!
Holy cow...What a great teacher you are, Venus. I'm in my 50s and have been playing since I was about 8 years old, and I had never been taught the basics of serving in such a complete, step-by-step manner from beginning to end. This will make all the difference as I practice and get rid of my bad habits. Wow...Thank you!
LOVE the step-by-step instructions and the clear verbal communication! She’s a great teacher!
I agree, I'm a Japanese but her voice is very clear and easy to undestand. Just amazing!
Venus, you are a star. Loved watching you play and love that you are giving time to your fans and people of tennis to help them learn this wonderful game. Thanks you Venus, You rock.
So glad I stumbled across this, you helped me understand a lot of the things my teacher was trying to explain to me but you put it so well and detailed it exactly how it should be and it was very easy to understand and helpful! I think it’s amazing you’re putting these on KZhead for free, shows how passionate you are about the game to want to show us beginners and even people who just want a better serve some awesome pointers that will improve our game for a lifetime. Truly inspiring, thank you 🙏
Venus, I never expected a tennis lesson from someone of your calibre! It was very useful and thorough besides being an honour and fun! Everything put together it was an awesome experience. I will be an attentive and dedicated follower of your amazing tennis classes! Be well. Be happy!❤
This is crazy. I would have never imagined to learn the serve from a pro. You really are a model, wish you the best!
You are a really good educator/teacher. Thank you so much for sharing this with us humble beginners. My admiration for you just grew. You are not only super accomplished but also very nice and generous.
Excellent lesson. I like the way you broke down each component of the serve and put them together in a nice, fluid demonstration.
What an excellent and engaging coaching session. Thanks Venus.
Never knew Venus was such a great professor. Never even knew that my index finger had such technical importance. I have learned and understood everything she said. The WHYs, HOWs, WHATs, WHEREs and WHICHes. I will remain with the WHEN. Now it's time to practice!
Been watching matches for the last few days and I’ve been inspired to pick up my racket and try tennis again this video is very helpful! thank you Venus an absolute legend 🙌🏽👏🏽
Emus, I’ve played 50 years, and that was the best 15 minutes of tennis ever. Thanks for giving back. You have a nice presentation style!
Amazing Venus, I am Ivan and I started playing tennis at age 9 years old in September of 2015. I practice everyday for 4 hours and weeks and my goal is to became a pro tennis player when I grow up. I am now 15 and I got to varsity for tennis for my high school.
Yeah for you Ivan!
@@catherinejackson9022 Okay??
@@ivanborshchev9553 Hi Ivan I hope you don't think I was being facetious. I am not, I am happy for you. I wanted to play tennis when I was in high school but back then the rackets were wooden and too heavy for my weak shoulders. My older sister however was a great tennis player. Keep up the good work.
Serena said you snap the wrist for serves @10:34. This can send you to a hospital and damage your wrist. Never never snap your wrist. You need to pronate not snap.
Congrats Ivan! You definitely will be playing pro when you grow up.💚🎾
I cant wait to see you and Serena again on courts. I dont know, but im still really really hoping 🙏🏻🤣
OMG I love you so much Venus. So kind of you to share your knowledge with us. I'm studying everything you say.
The way you convey is super clear and straight to the point which is the best way for learners. Thank u very much!
I hope Venus will comeback to professional tennis, and if you decided not too i will definitely support you.
Thank you Venus for the detailed explanation, a lot of pros charge for these kind of lessons you don’t and you’re one of the best players to have played tennis, thank you very much
It's so amazing watching you giving a lecture. I want to try to control the direction of the service with a wrist based on what you teach today! Thank you so much.
Can't believe we are getting amazing traning tips from Venus Williams.. thanks a ton for stating with the very basic fundamentals.
Dear Venus. So nice you share your talents with us. Was not expecting that a pro like you would ever make such content. Loved it and love the way you presented it with calmness and in a very clear an positive way. Thank you so much!! Best from The Netherlands!! You rock!
This was a lot more helpful than a lot of coaches who have actually taught me. I learned more from a nearly 15 minute video of Venus teaching than I ever did from my high school tennis coach of 4 years.
Wow this is soooo special to have The Venus Williams give lessons for free. Thank you so very much. You are an amazing teacher and truly one of the greatest of all time.
I have watched a lot of videos about the serve. This is by far the best. Venus seems to be a natural teacher as well.
In one take, Venus covers all the basics clearly and precisely, explaining the reasoning for everything she does. That’s not easy to do. I’m sure she’s gotten a lot of coaching, but hasn’t done much teaching herself, so she’s a natural at it. What a nice person she is.
Yeah, and she doesn't joke around but also tries to appeal to all skill levels. She made an ice cream simile/metaphor, but it wasn't some joke to get popular. Everything was just smooth all the way through just like her serve.
Newsflash!! Being a great player doesn't necessarily translate into being a great coach!! That ice-cream cone thing was puzzling...I would never hold an ice-cream cone that way...it was weird!!
@@sergeilutzak2479 It's not the point if the video, but oh well.
@@sergeilutzak2479 Maybe you would hold an ice cream cone that way if you had long acrylic nails like Venus sometimes enjoys!
Totally agree. She has a gift in teaching
Such a great teacher, so generous. I love how friendly you are with us
Thank you v. ,your teaching is sincere, you not holding anything back
Awesome training session, I can't wait to try my serve on the court next week! I struggle a lot with my serve and this video is super helpful, thank you!
Wow! That smooth ball toss into the court, and the perfect alignment of the body to meet the ball. Been trying to do this consistently and now I'm motivated to do this even more. Thank you, champion!
How amazing is it that I can now say that I was taught to serve by the great Venus Williams. 😃
I love Venus’ presentation on this serving video! Very comprehensive! I use different illustrations (Continental “hammer grip” rather than Eastern and top of the racquet down to the floor to snap) but I still absolutely love this, and I LOVE Venus the Queen! Thank you for giving back to this wonderful sport! 🎾
This is just amazing. She"s such an amazing and humble player, and it turns out she's also a very knowledgeable and great teacher. Love this video, thank you so much for it!
I didn't know the reason why my serves hit the net until I saw this video. Thanks Venus! I also thought I shouldn't snap my wrist during tennis! What a privilege to learn from a legendary champion as a recreational player!