Photo Study of Andy Roddick's Serve
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
On most serves hit for maximum power, the upward and forward thrust of the legs carries the body well into the court on the follow-through. It doesn't always look this cool, though.
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- Start of Toss and Wind-Up
- Toss Release
- Knee Bend and Body Arch
- Elbow Up, Racquet Down
- Leg Thrust Lift-Off
- Racquet Starting Upward
- Racquet Approaching Ball Edge-First
- Point of Contact
- Early Follow-Through
- Airborne
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