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After more experimenting, I decided to try lowering my toss and speeding up the entire motion (going to an abbreviated take back). Further details in the video descriptions.
In the 3rd video, I even managed to get rid of the extra step with the left leg (toss location wasn't as far forward)!
This is the serve model I'm sticking with, since the slight TP, faster takeback, and quicker knee bend make it easier for me to hit with consistent power (despite several flat balls, I was making more than with the older motion). Imo it definitely looks more "violent".
In the process I discovered that it was a lack of front foot leg drive which was more of a problem than my back leg. And for some reason the faster in and out doesn't place any more strain on my knees.
In the 3rd video, I even managed to get rid of the extra step with the left leg (toss location wasn't as far forward)!
This is the serve model I'm sticking with, since the slight TP, faster takeback, and quicker knee bend make it easier for me to hit with consistent power (despite several flat balls, I was making more than with the older motion). Imo it definitely looks more "violent".
In the process I discovered that it was a lack of front foot leg drive which was more of a problem than my back leg. And for some reason the faster in and out doesn't place any more strain on my knees.
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