- Racquet goes back as the ball goes up.
- Weight gradually shifting onto back foot.
Photo Lesson: How to Hit the Basic Serve
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
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- Grip, Stance, and Toss Hold
- Start of Toss and Wind-up
- Racquet Moving Back; Ball Moving Up
- Middle of Wind-up; Ball Released
- Loading Up the Muscles
- Elbow Up, Racquet Down
- Wrist Ready to Whip
- Point of Contact
- Early Follow-Through
- End of Follow-Through
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