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A good serve starts with a good toss.
If you have ever served a tennis ball you definitely found yourself tossing and catching the ball a few times until you got it right. Let's face it: if you cannot toss the ball in the right spot you cannot serve well!
Here are some tips to ensure that you place the ball for optimal contact during the serve:

1. Cushion the ball with your fingers.
2. Imagine you have an egg in your hand. Hold the ball very lightly.
3. Keep your arm slightly bent and relaxed before the release.
4. Release the ball above eye level.
5. Let the ball go up with a smooth continuous motion.
6. Impart very little spin on the ball as it goes up. To do so, open your palm and spread your fingers as you let go of the ball.
7. The toss height should be approximately as high you can reach with the tip of your racquet.
   
   by Cosmin Miholca
   Certified Tennis Professional