John McEnroe has Identical Serve Stroke as 25 years ago!

[itisgregory]

In 2008 and 2009 I have watched several of John McEnroe's matches on the senior tour. He has identical serve stroke as he did 25 years ago. Everything about his serve stroke is identical (preparation, stance, ball bounce, toss stroke, follow through, etc). Even some sports announcers mentioned in amazement. One of the stations showed a split screen showing McEnroe's serve today as compared a match in the early 1980's.

The only difference is that he has slightly less power behind the ball. Placement is still there though.

 

[SourStraws]

I dont really think the serve will deteriorate once you have the muscle memory of the motion..... Correct me if Im wrong here ppl.... But I think it's cause it basically relies on the snap in your wrist then the power wont really drop provided that you dont have any significant body problems

S.S.

 

[itisgregory]

Point well taken.

 

[Deuce]

John McEnroe has Identical Serve Stroke as 25 years ago!

... and the same paranoid, petulant, abusive, immature court demeanour, too...

 

[Ambivalent]

why change something that works

 

[DJG]

The only difference is that he has slightly less power behind the ball. Placement is still there though.

According to him, he is serving faster - racquet technology has helped.

 

[t-swede]

According to him, he is serving faster - racquet technology has helped.

and string technololy too!! i myself serve alot harder with the newer rackets than a 65 sq inch wood frame !

the swede