The LAST Ball Toss Lesson You Ever Need To Watch

2023 ж. 9 Қар.
191 466 Рет қаралды

The tennis serve toss has always been a controversial topic in the tennis community. In today's video, we have a complete in-depth analysis of everything you need to know on the serve toss all the way from how to hold the ball with your fingers to drills to improve consistency on your toss. We hope you enjoy it!
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    @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Listen to this man, folks. Get out there and put in the reps to ingrain his tips into muscle memory. I spent five years gradually discovering them on my own through trial and error. Save yourself that kind of time. Practice your toss....not your serve.

    @jacksonlar@jacksonlar6 ай бұрын
    • Hi Jack, Thanks for the great support and contribution to the video! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
    • yes, I’m in the same journey. Thanks for the great video!

      @cslxxwilliam@cslxxwilliam5 ай бұрын
    • Agrred 👍

      @costamesa22@costamesa222 ай бұрын
    • Practice both. You can tweak anything in tennis.

      @willkittwk@willkittwk2 ай бұрын
  • The best, most comprehensive instruction video on the ball toss! Thank you for taking the time to produce this.

    @fmtien@fmtien5 ай бұрын
    • You are welcome! Thanks for the great feedback, and hope you are benefitting from other content here on the channel! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • The best tennis serving techniques and lessons I have ever heard. Thank you.

    @dt1902@dt190212 күн бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your great feedback! I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel, and reach out to me if I can assist further with your tennis! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis11 күн бұрын
  • Finally I have info to work with! My serve has been the most trouble I've had playing. Thanks to your breakdown of the serve I actually have the the correct tools to work with! Your approach to teaching is first class, can't thank you enough! New subscriber!

    @mikec4834@mikec48345 ай бұрын
    • Hi Mike, Thanks so much for the great feedback! Please keep me updated on your progress! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • This is the most comprehensive ball toss instruction on your KZhead I have seen. Great job! I will definitely forward it to my friends. Personally I prefer to place the ball on the palm and slightly pressed by the thumb. This way gives me the most consistent toss without interference from the fingers.

    @jamesfederer5592@jamesfederer55925 ай бұрын
    • Awesome, thank you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • fantastic video, comprehensive, detailed, clear. Thank you tons!

    @matthieubonnard2702@matthieubonnard27022 күн бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Glad the video is helpful to you. Be sure to review all the content here on the channel and let me know if you have questions. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 күн бұрын
  • Absolutely brilliant.Tnx so much.cheers from France

    @stephannicolas8696@stephannicolas86966 ай бұрын
    • Thank you, Stephan! Stay tuned, as we have much more coming on the channel! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • The weirdest ball toss I can remember is Roscoe Tanner's. He used to hit the ball on the way up.

    @BobHutton@BobHutton3 ай бұрын
    • Hi Bob, Yes, and unfortunately there are many coaches who think that is what everyone should do. It does work for the occasional player, but for most it's not ideal...Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • Amazing lesson!

    @jaybypass@jaybypass5 ай бұрын
    • Thank you, Jay! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • This video lives up to its title! Watched it twice already. I use the side palm technique but have struggled with the actual release. John’s demo of the release shows how he fans the back of his hand at the top towards the net. Thanks!!

    @NStewF@NStewF6 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Neil. Glad the video lesson was helpful to you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
    • Very good lesson. Thank you. I’m already doing most things that you describe but I’m still placing (not tossing 😂) the ball too far to my right 😢 Why is this happening and how can I fix it? I was thinking of practising my toss by throwing it upwards into a basketball hoop - like a target practice. Do you have some drills or tips for that please? Thank you!

      @AndreiBgatov@AndreiBgatov5 ай бұрын
    • @@AndreiBgatov Hi, It sounds to me that you are releasing the ball too soon. Check your release point. It should be near the top of your head, where your tossing arm is approaching a 45 degree angle from horizontal. Yes, having a target like a basketball hoop is a good idea. Please keep me updated on your progress. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis Ah! So 45 degrees is UP from horizontal? I thought in the vid you were referring to 45 degrees IN from the baseline? Have I misunderstood?

      @AndreiBgatov@AndreiBgatov5 ай бұрын
    • @@AndreiBgatov Hi, No, you did not mis-understand.Consider two 45 degree angles: 1) The angle that your arm rises in relation to the baseline, and 2) the angle your arm is from horizontal when you release the ball. I hope this makes sense...let me know! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • thanks coach...lost some of my balance as older and can't toss the way I did when I was younger.....wits end after 2 years of trying to get it back. chasing toss all over so I will try it your way. 🎾

    @gattaca5911@gattaca59116 ай бұрын
    • Please let me know how your serve is coming along utilizing these ball placement lessons. Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • One of the best videos ive seen on the tennis serve, would love to see some tips on the jumping part of the stroke also, many thanks

    @TheLuc234@TheLuc2346 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for your feedback and request. I will address that in a future video! Best, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • I literally haven’t played tournaments in over 10 years. I have not been watching tennis videos AT ALL on KZhead or elsewhere. I had a dream LAST NIGHT where I was telling my friend how the ball toss is >50% of the serve after you get the technique down because if you think about it that’s the only piece that varies widely each serve. Then this video and ONLY this tennis video shows up in my algorithm. Explain yourself, KZhead.

    @purplemonkeydishwasher9818@purplemonkeydishwasher98185 ай бұрын
    • Wow! That's a very cool experience! I guess the Google algorithm can read minds too! In any case, I hope the video was super helpful to you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Hi John Your review and summary of the serve ball toss IS Right ON. I have said for over 55 years that a Great Serve, starts with a Great toss. Will forward to my tennis group. Thank you again And look forward to more videos. Blessings Jack

    @jacknlor@jacknlor3 ай бұрын
    • Hi Jack, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! Thanks for sharing! I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel! All the best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • Great lesson, any insight on holding the ball? More in palm or fingers? Thank you.

    @chrisg1097@chrisg10975 ай бұрын
    • Hold the ball on the pads of your fingers...whether your style is palm side or palm up. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • I tried some of his tips and it improved my serve a lot, thanks, please do more videos

    @mikevale1000@mikevale10004 ай бұрын
    • Hi Mike, I am glad to know my instruction is helpful to you. Be sure to check out all the content here on the channel, and stay tuned as we have much more coming! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis4 ай бұрын
  • Very thorough, thanks. Can't wait to put it into practice.

    @giorgioc6765@giorgioc67656 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Giorgio. Please keep me updated on your progress. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Always thought this action should have been called a ball "placement" versus "toss"...A big difference between "tossing" an object and "placing" it....great video. as usual

    @JLZR1@JLZR14 ай бұрын
    • You nailed it on the head!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Hi John, great vid as usual. I’m a little confused as to where the starting toss arm position is. Is it more straight towards the net starting off and then you turn to having arm and then toss at the 45. Or is your arm just already at the 45, the latter feels static to me and a bit off in regard to momentum. Thanks!

    @bmanbusee3812@bmanbusee38126 ай бұрын
    • Hi, Thanks for the feedback and great question! The start of the serve will have subtle differences based on your style...what feels right to you. You certainly see players that "turn-away" as they enter into the tossing phase, and you see others who start the arm at 45. Best option: What feels best to you! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • About to play tennis for the first time in my life. Glad to see a thorough explanation off a ball toss for when I get to that step. Here’s hoping it’ll help me achieve a better serve quicker than most seem to have struggled with for a long time. Thanks for the videos

    @detroitlionsfan21@detroitlionsfan212 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for your comments and contribution to the video. Keep up the great practice and let me know how it’s going. Thanks, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • The most comprehensible tutorial on the toss iv'e seen. thanks.

    @jameskidner5929@jameskidner59293 ай бұрын
    • Thanks James for the great feedback! Keep up the great practice! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • This is the Best Serve video - I have ever seen " . I'm a Tennis Pro Instructor and if you can't serve after watching this video nothing will help you serve.

    @user-fz4vb4tg1f@user-fz4vb4tg1f2 ай бұрын
    • Thanks so much for your kind words and contribution to the video! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
    • Have to disagree, this video, just as literally every other video on the topic, does not acknowledge at all how different people are. For me it's impossible to achieve a controlled release of the ball when holding it with my fingers. There's always some twitching of the fingers that makes the ball spray, even after thousands of repetitions. Only way to get a more or less predictable release is to hold the ball in my palm and taking the fingers out of the equation.

      @jadawin1137@jadawin1137Ай бұрын
  • hi coach john. i first thought you were paul annacone. i run a two local programs and coach a few 100 kids and juniors a year. ive been interested in creating instructional channel and videos but there's already so much content on youtube. i just came across this, your video about the serve toss and its the best one ive seen. you cover everything i tell my students, im going to reinforce my instructions by sharing your video with all my students. ~coach dudley

    @dbk7238@dbk72386 ай бұрын
    • Hi Coach Dudley, Thanks for your comments and feedback. Yes, KZhead is pretty crowded with content these days. I am glad you found the lesson helpful. Hopefully you checked-out some of my other videos as well. Let me know your thoughts, and stay in touch. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis yes KZhead is crowded but somehow I found you and you are in my top three of tennis instruction

      @sunsioux444@sunsioux4445 ай бұрын
    • That's great to know! Thanks for the feedback and support! Kindly, John@@sunsioux444

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Hands down ( no pun intended ) the best serve lesson I’ve seen….

    @markplumb3968@markplumb39682 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much, Marc! I hope you find all the content here in the channel valuable to you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • I had try Serving with different coach and different ways , i watched bunch of videos on youtube about the tips, but this video is the perfect one, it helps me to improve my tennis serve by 80 percent, really amazing, palm side and try to focus on floating the ball then start the second hand to hit the ball are the points i've never seen in other videos. i try them and yes it works.

    @mojtabadocharkhehsaz6787@mojtabadocharkhehsaz67873 ай бұрын
    • Hi and thanks for the feedback! I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel! Keep up the great practice! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • The only thing missing here (IMHO) is the timing of the leg bend. Top pros all have major leg bend engagement in their serve. The question therefore is the timing of that element in the mix described here.

    @pauljohanstokstad@pauljohanstokstad2 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for your comments and contribution to the video. That topic is presented in other videos here on the channel. Best, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
    • ​@@PerformancePlusTennisCan you please provide a link to the video that talks about the timing of the leg bend on the serve? Thanks!

      @st96dgx8@st96dgx82 ай бұрын
  • Probably the best lesson on KZhead about the ball toss 🎾. Thanks 🙏

    @eldartop1634@eldartop16345 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! I hope you are enjoying and benefitting from other content here on the channel as well! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Great toss vid!

    @zhen8546@zhen85466 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Zhen! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • The best Toss Lesson I saw yet. I'm going to learn it starting today.

    @Gwoehlertutube@Gwoehlertutube3 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Keep me updated on your progress. Kindly, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • Thanks John. After you release the ball and your arm is raised are you looking at the ball along the inside or the outside of your arm? Also, for the ball to return to your hand, are you saying that there’s no need to toss forward into the court as other coaches recommend? Otherwise I don’t understand how you’d be able to catch it.

    @js4844@js48446 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for the feedback and great questions. I am definitely looking at the ball along the inside of my arm. Regarding catching: The left hand for me assists as a guideline. The reality is the ball is slight more forward, but I move into the contact and therefore the ball is more above me than in front. You will see this in the video I am releasing tomorrow morning on Holger Rune's serve. Let me know if you have additional questions. Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Great, clear instruction...but...No discussion of toss relative to the baseline for flat, spin, kick, etc?

    @secondwind7322@secondwind73226 ай бұрын
    • Hi and thanks for the feedback. Ball locations for various serves are covered in other videos on the channel. This one is just about the technical skill of placing the ball. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • I had rotator surgery. My toss has suffered. I'll try these tips.

    @stephenkeye2678@stephenkeye26785 ай бұрын
    • Let me know how it goes. If you are interested, I do comprehensive video analysis to guide you: performanceplustennis.com/performance-plus-serve-stroke-video-analysis-description/. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Thank you John. This is such a great lesson, so clear with really practical drills too. I really enjoy the clarity of your lessons.

    @philbland4207@philbland42072 ай бұрын
  • Very well done video. I picked a number of pointers from your break down of the serve related to the ball toss, Thanks

    @mikray-mf4hj@mikray-mf4hj2 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for your feedback!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Thank you John I wanted to listen to this video before going to practice my serve this morning. Excellent video.

    @williamsannuto8239@williamsannuto8239Ай бұрын
    • Thanks William! I hope you have a great day on the courts! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennisАй бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis yes it was great finally some good weather in New York today. Looking fwd to today's final. Very happy for Grigor.

      @williamsannuto8239@williamsannuto8239Ай бұрын
  • Great video. All excellent, except I would question the instruction of looking at the release point instead of looking at the target point. In fact, the photos of the pros actually show their eyes looking much higher than at the release point. Does a darts player look at the release point or the target?

    @lindsayanderson454@lindsayanderson4543 ай бұрын
    • Hi Lindsay, Thanks for your feedback, comment and question. The look at the release is a quick glance. Even Grigor is looking at the release in this thumbnail. A lot of pros do it and some don't, but it is a good skill to control the release. All the best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • Very valuable step by step explanations. Subscribed.

    @user-me9ns8om1x@user-me9ns8om1x2 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for the great feedback and welcome to the channel! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Excellent! Well thought out commentary. Will definitely improve my serve.

    @Kevin-se6mx@Kevin-se6mx4 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for the great feedback! I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel. Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis4 ай бұрын
  • thank you John. I was tossing the ball when the body weight was shifting to the front (instead of my weight on my back foot). Now I realize this is dead wrong and create all the inconsistency of my toss. I am going to practice the ball toss with all your tips and is excited to see what will happen.

    @markchan006@markchan0066 ай бұрын
    • Hi Mark, I hope your serve is coming along. Please give me an update on your progress. Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Thanks a lot for this lesson, man! 👏

    @Edeeeennn@Edeeeennn4 ай бұрын
    • You are welcome! I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis4 ай бұрын
  • I’ve noticed with a palm up style, the ball sometimes rolls off my fingers which leads to inconsistency. Palm to the side, my fingers move away perpendicular to the upward motion of the ball so there is less rolling and more consistency

    @Ken-Hung@Ken-Hung5 ай бұрын
    • Hi Ken, Thanks for your perspective and contribution to the video! Spot on! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • These instructions are so good!

    @huangwee3465@huangwee34655 ай бұрын
    • Thank you Huang! I hope you find my channel is helpful for your tennis game! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Place dont toss. Love that!

    @tarsem3258@tarsem32583 ай бұрын
    • Glad "place" resonates with you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • A lovely intructional video. Whats your opinion about the constraints led approach that would say 'deliberate practice' ie isolating a skill by serving into an empty box or isolating a ball toss ect is not preparing you for match day. For example if i practice 100 ball tosses and 100 serves with my coach by me giving me explicit instructions one day. Then the next i step on court for a match, there is a opponent which can make me nervous or the sun is in my eyes ect ect, doesnt this make the way my body reacts totally different, its almost an alien situation from said lesson.

    @mtns7036@mtns703610 күн бұрын
  • I was skeptical about the video title but turns out this is a really good comprehensive video!

    @glademaster@glademaster4 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis4 ай бұрын
  • So good!! Really helpful. Love it!!

    @stanyao@stanyaoАй бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennisАй бұрын
  • Short Toss balls are better for flat serves. I found success in my junior years with that. I had a fast flat serve with good placement.

    @FMD023@FMD0235 ай бұрын
    • Better for you, but not the majority. Thanks for sharing your success with your style! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis yes sir also I can’t serve with a platform stance. My serve is like Nick Kyrios but I’m just a lot shorter 😂.

      @FMD023@FMD0235 ай бұрын
    • We are all different for sure! Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis just curious, the last time I played a kick serve is used with an eastern grip is that still correct? I’m seeing people saying it’s used with also a continental grip. It’s either I was taught wrong back then or it changed with time.

      @FMD023@FMD0235 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennisthank you, I learned a new way to try to toss the ball. The “ice cream” method Forsure!

      @FMD023@FMD0235 ай бұрын
  • Hi John! This is an amazing video that helped me so much with my serve. Do you have any drills/tips for dropping the racquet fully while serving? I often find I don't do it fully and I'm not sure if that is from habit or because I am not giving myself enough time.

    @mindango4092@mindango40925 ай бұрын
    • Hi Mina, Thanks so much for the great feedback! I am so pleased to know the lesson was helpful to you! I will definitely produce a video on your question and concern about your racquet drop. If you want to send me a video of your serve, please contact me: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/ I hope you enjoy and benefit from the other content here on the channel. Kindly, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • This may be the most comprehensive exploration of the topic I've seen on the youtubes.

    @brandomaxwell@brandomaxwell6 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Brandon! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Love the way you go through many information points on the serve as separate topics. I like it. Most kind of teach one serve, and you seem to recognize that people are different, and give them great data points to consider in the context of their own serve, and more particularly, to their mistakes. One thing though. The word OKAY is pronounced OKAY, not N-KIGH.

    @brandonvereyken4869@brandonvereyken48692 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Brandon for your feedback and contribution to the video lesson! And I will work on my pronunciation! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Well done, comprehensive presentation.

    @crosscourtrabbitcompletetennis@crosscourtrabbitcompletetennis6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you CCRCT! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • fantastic video, John. Many thanks.

    @pauljohnston@pauljohnston6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you, Paul! Much appreciate the feedback! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Great tip about keeping still! Discovered it was my big mistake!

    @tonymurphy9795@tonymurphy97953 ай бұрын
    • Terrific! Keep up the great practice! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • I disagree on the "weight slightly back during the tossing phase". At the very initiation of the movement, yes definitely, but as your arm 45º then 90º even more, your hips are already moving forward as your knees bend. Just look at Roddick's serve again. That time when your arm ascends is also your weight transfer time. Also, this may be the reason you like a higher toss: you need extra time to bend your knees and shift your weight forward *after the toss*. High efficiency serves from Tanner to Kyrgios, including Sampras and Roddick, all do that weight transfer *during the toss*.

    @thomasrebotier1741@thomasrebotier17416 ай бұрын
    • Hi Thomas, To be clear, I define the "tossing phase" as the time when the tossing arm starts to rise and then releases the ball. Once the ball is released, the body will naturally follow the tossing arm as it rises to vertical (or in some cases beyond...like Roddick). I see too many players moving during this phase which causes a poor ball placement and missing the balance in the trophy position. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Wow, can't wait to use these tips. Thanks

    @adresmiddleton4225@adresmiddleton42255 ай бұрын
    • Awesome! Keep me updated on your progress!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Very clear, excellent guidance. Thank you!

    @Ceephus-yd4sv@Ceephus-yd4sv2 ай бұрын
  • Hi James, thanks for your feedback and contribution to the video! Please keep me updated on your progress, and I hope you enjoy other content here on the channel. Kindly, John.

    @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much! Check out my Serve Playlist for more including leg drive. And let me know if you have questions or want me to cover another topic for you. Thanks, John

    @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Great instructional video, I've watched a lot of content on the subject and have learnt a thing or two here. How does the putting weight on the back foot... then tossing, work within the context of a pinpoint serve? At what stage of the toss do you start to bring up and shifting forward the weight from the back foot to the front foot?

    @rifraf170@rifraf1702 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for your feedback and contribution to the video. Ideally, you will keep your weight stable, slightly on the back foot until the ball is released. Once released, the tossing arm continues to rise and that is when the back foot should come up and enjoy the front foot for a pinpoint stance. Best, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • You have the best lessons on the serve for someone who needs to improve, or fix a serve gone bad.

    @kenseewald7301@kenseewald73012 ай бұрын
  • What an amazing video..

    @gursimranbhullar7620@gursimranbhullar76205 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • At time of release, eyes look at the spot where you intend the ball to go. This is very well seen in the image of Serena used by you to illustrate this. When we want to throw at a target, we look at the target at release, not at the ball. Otherwise your video was excellent and useful. Thanks a lot.

    @rosyjag@rosyjag21 күн бұрын
    • Thanks for your comments. However, both Roger and Serena are looking right at the ball upon release...neither are looking up to where the ball will be placed. Look again. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis21 күн бұрын
  • Any remedy for a late ball release? Tendency to late ball release, and causes the ball arch too far behind me. thanks

    @jasonevans279@jasonevans279Ай бұрын
    • Hi Jason, 1) Hold the ball softly on the pads of your fingers. 2) Know your release point. 3) Keep your body and head still until the ball leaves your hand. Let me know if this helps. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennisАй бұрын
    • I toss the ball with my palm facing sideways....to the right. My challenge is releasing the ball at eye level versus above my head. I'll keep working on it, thanks @@PerformancePlusTennis

      @jasonevans279@jasonevans279Ай бұрын
  • I'd like to make a suggestion as someone who has watched a few of your videos. I know you will be holding a tennis racket, and I know you will be holding a ball. I also now know that you are not going to use either of them very often. Even on this video, where it about the ball toss, I would like to see a large basket of balls behind you and every time you demonstrate something, you follow through and actually hit the ball. Not only will there be action to watch that is more interesting than standing there and talking, but I actually want to observe how you serve, and how what you are instructing works in practice. It's a little bit disconcerting to see you with one ball cos I immediately know you are not going to hit that ball away. I want to see you hit it as you explain. It will keep me engaged with the video a lot longer; what do you think?

    @mondieannan4249@mondieannan42492 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for your feedback! I will be hitting more serves going forward!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Really fantastic instruction!

    @gerrysweeney8432@gerrysweeney84324 ай бұрын
    • Thank you, Gerry! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis4 ай бұрын
  • Hi coach, I am in south Orange County and would like to take in person tennis lessons from you. This is a serious inquiry! Thank you coach.

    @bryanvo699@bryanvo6996 ай бұрын
    • Hi Bryan, I am out of town into next week, but feel free to contact me through this link: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/ Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis i just did coach. I left you my email address and phone number. If you are in NB then we are not too far from each other.

      @bryanvo699@bryanvo6996 ай бұрын
    • I'm on the other side of the country. I envy your geolocation.

      @jacksonlar@jacksonlar6 ай бұрын
    • @@jacksonlar Hi Jack, The weather and lifestyle is great here...that is why I left Connecticut many years ago. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
    • HI Bryan, Feel free to contact me to talk about a lesson plan. Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • You are very good ! Knowing tennis and I am saying - you are good !

    @andronikosb96@andronikosb965 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! I hope that you are benefiting from other content here on the channel as well! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Palm up is like a layup in basketball!! It's the best way to think of it!

    @stephenkeye2678@stephenkeye26785 ай бұрын
  • The best ball toss tennis lesson

    @larrybu2000@larrybu20005 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • I’m just curious…what do you think of the Sampras serve? To me, Sampras has the best serve of all time.

    @tambanh4028@tambanh40284 ай бұрын
    • Hi and thanks your question. Sampras had an amazing serve! I would say one of the top 5 all time best serves for sure! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis4 ай бұрын
  • Este ejercicio es muy Antiguo, Amigo.

    @ernestopicazo8883@ernestopicazo88836 ай бұрын
  • The toss should really be going a bit forward over the baseline to enable better body weight transfer into the serve.

    @sajidaziz7742@sajidaziz77425 ай бұрын
    • Agreed Sajid. That is the next step after simply getting control of the technique. Thanks for your comments and contribution to the video discussion. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • I practice tosses using a couple of spring loaded clothes pins placed on the fence at my preferred ball toss height. No need for a racquet during that exercise.

    @ronmorgan8214@ronmorgan82143 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Ron for sharing your process. How do you get the clothes pins up high on the fence? Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis Stepladder with three steel spring clothes pins placed at a predetermined spot on the fencing. Have them placed directly in line with the service box divider line on one end of the court. Most people do not notice them, but a few have done the same on their court.

      @ronmorgan8214@ronmorgan8214Ай бұрын
  • Fabulous!!

    @kenmartinelli6134@kenmartinelli61342 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for your kind feedback!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • That's succinct, to the point. 10/10

    @robmcgovern2063@robmcgovern20632 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • As a kid i didnt have or worried about my toss, as a grown up i cant seem to throw it consistently

    @running2standstill685@running2standstill6852 ай бұрын
    • I understand completely! As kids, we don’t overthink things we just do it. As adults we overthink, so hopefully a couple of these tips will help you. Keep up the quality practice. Best, John .

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis overthink, thats exactly what ruins my game, cant wait to apply your tips, thanks!

      @running2standstill685@running2standstill6852 ай бұрын
  • When I I serve, I can only focus on three things: toss high, reach high and snap my wrist. The tempo is important though.

    @hobbyfarmer1452@hobbyfarmer145224 күн бұрын
    • You got the first two right, but I would be very cautious about snapping your wrist. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis24 күн бұрын
  • This is a very comprehensive video, except for one thing. You do not address who far forward (into the court) the ball should be tossed. Looking from the side, should the ball be tossed overhead (12 o'clock) or more forward (toward 1 o'clock)? If the toss was allowed to fall down onto the court, should it land just behind the baseline, on the baseline or 6 inches in front of the baseline?

    @davidtepper2290@davidtepper22905 ай бұрын
    • Hi David, Thank you, and yes I missed that one piece, which I will address in a video very soon. The short answer is yes, in front so that you are learning in SLIGHTLY on contact. How, the rest of the details will be covered in the video soon! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • 🎾 Ball Holding Techniques: Exploring palm-up and palm-side holding styles, the video discusses the advantages of each and recommends the palm-side method for its less spin-inducing release and smoother ball exit. 🔄 Serve Tempo and Routine: The importance of establishing a consistent pre-serve routine that sets the right tempo and ensures the ball is held comfortably for a controlled toss. 🏋 Body Movement Control: Tips on weight shifting and maintaining heel-down posture during the toss to counterbalance the arm's motion, aiming for minimal body movement for accuracy. ⬆ Tossing Arm Angle: Advocates for a 45-degree angle toss to maintain alignment, encourage proper shoulder rotation, and ensure a vertical ball trajectory for easier timing and contact. 🎯 Ball Release Point: Identifying the optimal release point at the top of the head and using visual cues to release the ball at the right area, ensuring consistency and accuracy. 🌬 Smooth Lift and Release: Emphasizes a smooth, controlled toss that makes the ball seem to float out of the hand, contrasting with the common misconception of 'tossing' the ball. 📏 Ball Toss Height: Discusses the debated topic of toss height, suggesting a slightly higher toss for more time to execute serve motions effectively, using the fence height as a practice reference. 📍 Ideal Contact Point: For a powerful serve, the ball should be hit slightly inside the shoulder to ear level, promoting long-axis rotation and maximizing power. 🛑 Discerning Good from Bad Tosses: Encourages players to practice recognizing and opting not to swing at poorly tossed balls, enhancing serve reliability. 🔄 Practice Drills: Provides drills for refining ball placement and serving technique, including exercises focusing on the tossing arm's movement, consistency in ball return to the hand, and balancing. Summary by chatgpt

    @GershonBenYitzhak@GershonBenYitzhakАй бұрын
    • Hi Daniel, would you mind explaining to me how you got to do this? Thanks!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennisАй бұрын
    • @@PerformancePlusTennis There is a GPT called "youtube summarizer". If you have a chatgpt paid account you can access the GPT marketplace. You just post the link to a youtube video and it will summarize it for you. Pretty cool

      @GershonBenYitzhak@GershonBenYitzhakАй бұрын
  • thank you very much excellent excellent plus lesson you excellent

    @vladimirvidov6202@vladimirvidov62023 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for the great feedback! There is plenty of excellent content here on the channel...I hope you benefit from it! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
  • great stuff. Thank you.

    @hrasenspocht3530@hrasenspocht35305 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • perfect kinetics of a perfect serve,

    @MrUlaampara@MrUlaampara6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Finger grip is a disaster for me. Have to take all finger action out and only use the palm and thumb or ball goes in a million directions. Finger action is very difficult to control consistently.

    @rexxengineering8333@rexxengineering83332 ай бұрын
  • The best!!!

    @karinahailova7758@karinahailova77582 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! Kindly, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • excellent serve clinic session.. covers all potential variables that a serve can go wrong.. from a fellow tennis coach

    @tenniscoach@tenniscoachАй бұрын
  • Like your instruction, as a righty when serving, I was taught to position my left foot toward the right net post. However, unless I'm mistaken, many of the high performance players appear to place their left foot parallel to the baseline. I didn't hear or see you address that option.

    @MyOhMyTube@MyOhMyTube2 ай бұрын
    • Your observation about the stance is correct. I do mention that in some of my videos, but I will address it specifically in another new video. Thanks, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • 3:19 sure roddick is foot-faulting here, right?

    @dnisbet71@dnisbet712 ай бұрын
    • Yeah, it was an exhibition match

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Mkay got it

    @amritzelnick@amritzelnick11 күн бұрын
  • Nice video and tips, got my like, but Andy Roddick commiting a foot fault was not a good example of a nice toss!

    @xndpope@xndpope2 ай бұрын
  • regarding ball toss height.... you hit the ball in the same spot on either toss..the only difference is that with the high toss you have created another moving piece to the serve... so IMO the high toss is too difficult for anyone that is not a pro

    @djbradshaw3390@djbradshaw33905 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for sharing your opinion and making a contribution to the video discussion. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
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    @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis6 ай бұрын
  • Basically do a million things right every time and your toss will be perfect every time - duh 😢

    @SanjivShah@SanjivShah2 ай бұрын
    • The goal is to learn strong fundamentals slowly over time, don’t give up!

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • Great lesson John. I recently determined that I needed to refine my toss in order to dial in my full power and precision potential. This did the trick as I was crushing a very high percentage of first serves with ease today. Thank you!

    @djforcefield9115@djforcefield9115Ай бұрын
  • Not sure I'd agree w the fence? You'll have to wait for the ball to drop?

    @stephenkeye2678@stephenkeye26785 ай бұрын
    • You'd be surprised how little time you have when the ball is placed to top of the fence. You have enough time to load in and fly up to the ideal contact. Try it and let me know! Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis5 ай бұрын
  • Good video and good concepts - you should write a book

    @miguelrc3234@miguelrc32342 ай бұрын
  • 3:25: You really take Andy as an example here - with a foot fault?

    @dirkhaar2243@dirkhaar22432 ай бұрын
    • He was playing an exhibition at my club… Not an official match

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • like

    @FairwayJack@FairwayJack6 ай бұрын
  • 20:25 -> teacher is showing side toss technique 4 times and then in real one he tosses in a standard (palm up) way :) I don't get it :)

    @SuperSnorlaks@SuperSnorlaks3 ай бұрын
    • I toss both ways… I have practiced both so much that I can just do either one. Best, John.

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis2 ай бұрын
  • When I served indoor court, my server did better for first served. But when outdoor court, my served lacking of accuracy.

    @thurstn967@thurstn9673 ай бұрын
    • Playing indoors is simply much easier than outdoors. Best, John

      @PerformancePlusTennis@PerformancePlusTennis3 ай бұрын
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