Topspin Shot
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Here is a video of my serve; please tell me anything I can do to make it better. Sorry about the poor quality; there was nothing I could do about that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by9-bA-HYs8
First things first, fix ur signature. No way are you a 4.5 with serves like those. Just get rid of the NTRP rating.
Ok, sorry about the short flaming but it seems you need to get the camera steady so we can actually see something!
[osu]ilovecows;3763996 said:Really now? You can figure all that out from a 1 minute video? Quite impressive.
True, but at 4.5, he would never hold serve because his serve would get eaten alive, thus the likelihood that he'd win a lot of 4.5 matches due to breaking every opponent is rather slim. Regardless, since you're a junior, you don't even need nor have a NTRP rating.Well, I see what he's saying. It would take an extraordinary 14-year-old to play alongside 4.5's, wouldn't it?
But of course, there's no reason to assume that the OP isn't an extraordinarily gifted player. I'm just saying.
Oh yeah, and untuck your shirt, this isn't Rosewall vs. Laver times anymore :lol:
pvaudio = TT fashion police
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PS: my serve has improved RADICALLY ever since receiving your comments/instruction. Thanks![]()
No problem, glad to be of servicepvaudio = TT fashion police
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PS: my serve has improved RADICALLY ever since receiving your comments/instruction. Thanks![]()
Come on, the OP asked for help on his serve, not how to dress himself or whether his ntrp is correct.
First of all, all those serves except for the flat one were second serves; I can put more power on the ball if I want to. Also, I can place my first serves near the lines, and I can put my seconds on my opponents forehand or backhand when I want to. Third of all, I am a counterpuncher and I do not hit for a lot of power at all. I mostly roll all of my balls with heavy topspin (hence the user name), and I only go for winners if my opponent is completely off the court. One final thing proving appearances on videotape are not always accurate: I once saw a woman playing who I thought was about a 3.5 level player with ugly strokes; that is, until she took a set off one of the club pros:shock:. However, I do thank those who did critique my serve for their time and help.
First of all, all those serves except for the flat one were second serves; I can put more power on the ball if I want to. Also, I can place my first serves near the lines, and I can put my seconds on my opponents forehand or backhand when I want to. Third of all, I am a counterpuncher and I do not hit for a lot of power at all. I mostly roll all of my balls with heavy topspin (hence the user name), and I only go for winners if my opponent is completely off the court. One final thing proving appearances on videotape are not always accurate: I once saw a woman playing who I thought was about a 3.5 level player with ugly strokes; that is, until she took a set off one of the club pros:shock:. However, I do thank those who did critique my serve for their time and help.