How to Serve a Tennis Ball

Serving is one of the most important aspects of tennis. A good serve plays a key role in shaping up the rest of your game as well. Also, it can help you to get an advantage over your opponent and put him off his game. Repeated practice is necessary for improving and maintaining a good level for service. Read on to find out how you can place the perfect serve.

1. First: Serve legally

   Keep both of your feet behind the line of service and serve. You are should serve to the diagonally, opposite quadrant.

2. Second: Toss the ball

   Toss the ball in the air and in front of you with your non-playing hand. It is important to toss the ball properly as the serve is mainly dependent on the toss of the ball. You are allowed to catch the ball and re-toss it, if you are not satisfied and have not yet swung your racket.

3. Third: Maintain body posture

   While serving, you must stand with your feet pointing slightly to the East direction. Make sure your hitting arm is fully extended upward. Twist your feet properly for maximum impact.

4. Fourth: Hit the ball

   Hit the ball when it reaches the top height and is comfortably reachable. You should hit the ball with full power, with skill and to the best of your ability. You must aim at setting the pace of the point through your serve, and focus on either winning the point outright or on your next chance, by forcing the opponent into an easy return