The left arm does a great job of tucking itself well out of the way without any deliberate thought.
Photo Study of Andy Roddick's Serve
By Jeff Cooper, About.com
Pronation continues after the ball is struck, resulting in the side of the strings that had faced Andy's left now facing his right. The follow-through begins toward Roddick's right side, but the racquet will come around to his left as it continues downward.
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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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