- At this link in the kinetic chain, the legs have driven upward, the body bow has begun to straighten, and the shoulder has begun to rotate upward.
- Notice the 90-degree angle between the forearm and the racquet. The wrist is still relaxed, letting the racquet continue to hang downward. The wrist must be the last link in the kinetic chain in order to create the racquet head speed this serve requires.
How to Hit the Topspin Serve: Photo Lesson
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
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