Goodwin Tennis - Mid North Coast

Save this drill if your ball toss is all over the place 😅🎾

If you struggle with your ball toss, you’re definitely not alone. Your ball toss is one of the most crucial parts of a good serve.

If your toss is too far in front or too far behind your head, it becomes much harder to get the ball into the service box with power, consistency and control.

Here’s how to do this exercise:

✔️ Start in a side-on position with your left foot at 1 o’clock and your right foot at 3 o’clock, about shoulder-width apart.

✔️ Your left arm should sit at roughly a 45° angle. On court, think of it pointing towards the right net post.

✔️ Start with your arm straight at shoulder height, but don’t lock out the elbow.

✔️ Lower your arm down towards your thigh, then bring it back up and release the ball at shoulder height.

✔️ Let your tossing arm continue up high, as if you’re reaching up to catch the ball.

Bonus tip 👇
Make sure the ball is resting in the palm of your hand.

Try not to grip it too tightly or place your thumb over the top. You want the ball sitting nice and relaxed on your fingers so the release is smooth and controlled.

Send this to someone who could use help with their ball toss 😉

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📍Save this tip to try out next time you’re on court

Try this drill to fix your serve ⬇️

Struggling with your serve? Your contact point could be the problem.

An incorrect contact point (where the ball and racquet meet) is one of the biggest reasons serves break down.

This fence drill helps you:
✔️ Reach up to the ball
✔️ Fully extend your arm
✔️ Make contact out in front
✔️ Improve your ball toss

Key tip: don’t hit the ball into the fence.

You want to trap the ball between your racquet and the fence.

Make sure your arm is fully extended when you catch it. If your arm is bent, you’re not reaching high enough.

We see so many players making contact too far behind their head, which causes the ball to float up and often miss long.

The better your contact point, the better your trajectory and consistency on serve.

🚨 Save this serve drill and try 10-20 reps before your next hit 🎾

🎈 Catch it if you can! 😂

What an incredible week we’ve had at School Holiday HQ! The laughter, the smiles, the teamwork and the endless energy from these amazing kids made every moment truly so much fun 💙

Words can’t express what a bunch of legends they all are.

To all of our SHHQ superstars - you jumped into every activity with enthusiasm, cheered each other on and made this week one to remember. The sportsmanship was next level and our cheeks are sore from smiling so much (not to mention our throats from shouting over you all to be heard 🤣)! 👏🏼

We’re so proud of each and every one of you!

If this reel doesn’t make you smile, we don’t know what will!

There are still a few places available for next week’s School Holiday HQ and we’d absolutely love to have your child join us for more games, sport, friendships, challenges and holiday fun.

Book now before the remaining spots are gone! 🫶🏼