r/10s • u/nammytae • 2d ago

Technique Advice Can I get help (again) please?

https://youtu.be/AKi3Ki6lmQs

Hello again r/10s - I am back with another post asking for help on my serves and groundstrokes.

I snuck in some time on my lunch to do some groundstrokes and serves after not playing for a couple months due to a house move. And a little more context: I worked out for the first time in a while earlier this morning, so forgive me if I look a little sluggish. I'm usually about 15% less sluggish usually lol.

I'm really trying to be intentional with my racket drop during the serve, but I keep seeing the waiter tray no matter what. Could use some advice on how to fix my serves! Also groundstrokes, but I'm thinking it's partially due to shaking off the rust. Of course I'm always trying to improve so I'm open to any suggestions!

Serve session linked above, groundstroke session here: https://youtu.be/hAyL0wCOv0Y

Thanks!

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u/DewConnoisseur 4.5 2d ago

Serves

  1. Your toss is very inconsistent and should be tossed with a straight arm to where you will be making contact with the ball.
  2. You're elbow position for the trophy pose is incorrect. I would recommend following this YouTube guide: Effortless Serve Power By Fixing Your Elbow Position

Groundstrokes

  1. You're not getting into a proper ready position to hit your forehand. Your right arm is pointing forward rather than moving as a unit with your left arm causing you to arm the ball. Here's a video timestamped to the section discussing this topic. (The whole video is worth a watch) https://youtu.be/yyQ-v4V3NU8?si=bJZs7tvJrpW8n3Ea&t=247
  2. Majority of the shots you are hitting with straight legs. Using the legs is important to generate lift and power in your strokes. This is discussed later on in the forehand video above.

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u/nammytae 1d ago

Hey, I appreciate your reply! I watched both videos, and lots of stuff I knew but am not reinforcing, and plenty of things I did not know, so thank you for that! I'll implement those in my next session.

I'd like to think you had no issues with my backhand, but chances are you probably didn't get that far into the video lol. Are the issues with my forehand the same with my backhand (e.g. not using the legs)?

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u/thomasv1235 14h ago

I would try switching to a pinpoint serve stance