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Tennis Basic Serving FAQ: Stance, Grip, Toss, Point of Contact, Swing

Answers to your questions about the basics of serving in tennis, including stance, grip, toss, point of contact, and the serve swing for first and second serves.

How to Stand - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

How to stand when you serve in tennis.

Grip for First Serve - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Which grip to use for first serves in tennis.

Grip for Second Serve - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Which grip to use for your second serves in tennis.

How to Hold Ball for Serve Toss - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

How to hold the ball for the serve toss in tennis.

Where to Meet the Ball - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Where to meet the ball for a tennis serve.

How to Toss to Point of Contact - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

How to toss to the proper point of contact for a tennis serve.

Should I Jump to Serve - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Should I jump to meet the ball when I serve in tennis?

Should I Snap My Wrist - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Should I try to snap my wrist on my serve in tennis?

Feet After Contact - Tennis Basic Serving FAQ

Where should my feet be after I've made contact with the serve in tennis?

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