Magazine Sep/Oct 2017

CORRECT HEIGHT OF CONTACT A common misconception is that the highest contact is the best contact for a flat serve. However, most do not know that different grips require different heights of contact. While grips have the same level of wrist mobility at different heights of contact, the elbow and shoulder mobility changes. Since the wrist can only move a limited amount when using the forehand grip, players will find it more convenient to hit slightly low. By not being able to snap the wrist, players cannot create angle for a sharp shot. Hence, a high contact might prove problematic with the forehand grip. TOSS IN APPROPRIATE RANGE Many might believe the toss is the most important part of the serve. The reality is that it is impossible for most to achieve the perfect toss. The probability of it happening is low, as there are continuous adjustments one has to make due to the weather, fatigue and pressure. Having a loose wrist and good balance can potentially mitigate a bad toss. However, even though the toss is not the most important part of the serve, players still need to stay within a certain range in order to maintain the desired racquet face angle and proper balance. COMMON MISTAKES WHEN SERVING

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Ball in the net •Toss too far in front •Loss of balance

Ball too long •Low contact •Contact too far behind

Ball to the left (for a right-handed player, and vice-versa) •Toss to the left •Loss of balance •Excessive turning to the left while hitting

Undesired slice serve •Wrist not loose •Loss of balance •Excessive toss far forward and to the right

with a continental grip •Early shoulders rotation

Not enough speed •Limited extension of the arm on the contact (low contact) •Wrist not loose

52 THE AMERICAN CLUB SEP / OCT 2017