Federer, Samprass and other pros seem to raise thier toss while keeping thier tossing arm parallel to the baseline. This helps them to get better rotation, etc. My question is if you keep your tossing arm parallel to the baseline, then how can you get the toss to go forward into the court?
My problem is that when I keep my tossing arm parallel to the baseline, I end up tossing the ball back over my left shoulder and above my head (I am lefty). It may help for a kicker but for me it really irritates my tennis elbow as I end up hitting with a bent hitting arm as the ball goes over my head.
I realize I could go back to keeping my tossing arm go up at a 45% angle to the baseline but keeping it parallel to the baseline helps with disquise.
Any suggestions
Thanks
Acer
My problem is that when I keep my tossing arm parallel to the baseline, I end up tossing the ball back over my left shoulder and above my head (I am lefty). It may help for a kicker but for me it really irritates my tennis elbow as I end up hitting with a bent hitting arm as the ball goes over my head.
I realize I could go back to keeping my tossing arm go up at a 45% angle to the baseline but keeping it parallel to the baseline helps with disquise.
Any suggestions
Thanks
Acer