Photo Study of Samantha Stosur's Serve

By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide

Samantha Stosur has one of the best serves in the history of women's tennis. Stosur's first serve is among the most powerful ever, and her twist second serve has the best kick of any serve on the WTA Tour. Samantha's great serve begins with a reliable toss, which she fosters by holding the ball on her fingertips and releasing it at around head height.