Advanced Serve Development: Optimize the 8 stages of your serve
- matchpoint07
- Sep 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 11
At SU performance lab we utilize the latest in serve development science, motion capture and sequence protocols to calibrate and optimize the 8 stages of the tennis serve. To help illustrate the 8-Stage framework start with stage 1 below the start;
It is important to recognize that within the 8-stage framework (Developed by Mark Kovac), there are sub-stages and biomechanical nuances that affect serve performance. If not properly addressed, these can lead to injuries, potentially affecting the longevity and health of your serve. These nuances are unique to each player, as everyone incorporates their own ingrained habits and stylistic elements into their serve.
Sam Groth Record 163mph
The Impact of Serve Speed on Success
A powerful serve can have a profound impact on a player's success in tennis. Here are some of the ways serve speed can benefit a player:
Aces: A fast serve can make it difficult for opponents to return, leading to more aces.
Free Points: Aces and forced errors resulting from a powerful serve can provide free points, giving a player an advantage in a match.
Psychological Advantage: A consistently fast serve can intimidate opponents and disrupt their rhythm, giving the server a psychological edge.
Court Coverage: A powerful serve can force opponents to play further back on the court, limiting their options and making it easier for the server to control the point.
There are various stages of the serve that impacts the next and understanding this interplay and the various nuances to achieve optimal output is our area of specialization.
BOOK
SERVESUP | Location: 2055 W. New Hmapshire St. Orlando, Florida.
Comments