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Introduction to the Tennis Kick Serve Progressions
This video introduces the tennis kick serve and explains how we have approached teaching the shot. We have made several assumptions in this section. Specifically, we have assumed that you've watched (and mastered) the videos in the serve progressions section AND the kick serve fundamentals section of the website. read more…

Tennis Kick Serve Progressions Step 1: Swing and Pronate
The first step of the tennis kick serve progressions is to learn how to swing and pronate properly. This video uses the "clock" comparison to explain how to swing correctly. read more…

Tennis Kick Serve Progressions Step 2: Follow Through
The second step of the tennis kick serve progressions is to add the follow through. Similar to the previous step, you DO NOT want to swing hard when you follow through. Practice the motion very deliberately to master the technique. read more…

Tennis Kick Serve Progressions Step 3: Move Back
The third step of the kick serve progressions is to move into no-man’s land and practice the same motion. Also, choke down on the handle of the tennis racket slightly. This step requires that you swing a little bit harder and helps you build up your racket-head speed. read more…

Tennis Kick Serve Progressions Step 4: Full Kick Serve Motion
The fourth and final step of the kick serve progressions is to move back to the baseline and hit. Start with the same, abbreviated motion. However, hold the tennis racket at the bottom of the handle, with a “normal” service grip. Finally, try and hit using a full service motion. read more…