It’s good to have a good racket drop, but how did you get her to execute the drop. She was aware that she didn’t do a racket drop and said that she couldn’t. So, I’m just wondering how you were able to get her to actually do it.
Hi, just purchased Kyrils server video, looking forward for my Canada Post delivery person to drop it off at my doorstep. Until then, quick question about this video. Your video does a good of describing the benefit of a lower racquet drop, but I didn’t really get how you got her to do it. Is the greater amount of racquet drop something that you have to do intentionally and consciously , or does it happen as a result of tweaking something else, like opening he racquet face on the takeback like “Djokovic” ( as you mention). Or is it simply the result of leading the turn with your shoulder while keeping arm and hand relaxed. Hopefully you can help, because I also suffer from this anemic racquet drop problem.
This is a wonderful video and I too am in awe of the “magic” of how Mauro got her to drop her racquet lower. Seems like just observing can work wonders! I have just recently used the idea of a large paintbrush that I “dip” into a paint-filled container carried behind my back. I noticed that a lower, slower “dip” of the paintbrush behind my back lengthens the service swing and gives heaps more spin and power. Also, after landing, the ball bounces up differently.
…and the information just keeps getting better!!! Marvelous reference to “The Inner Game of Tennis”, as well. Too much judgment of our mistakes, and not enough trust in our ability to learn something new!! GREAT job, guys!!
I recently discovered that the single most important missing component in my serve was the racket drop. Trying to incorporate it into my serve has been frustrating to say the least. Watching the student progress through the transition from no drop to good drop is very helpful. I am going to rush out to the court and give it a go.
Keith Henry said
am May 25 2010 @ 11:10 am
It’s good to have a good racket drop, but how did you get her to execute the drop. She was aware that she didn’t do a racket drop and said that she couldn’t. So, I’m just wondering how you were able to get her to actually do it.
Peder Jakobsen said
am May 25 2010 @ 12:38 pm
Hi, just purchased Kyrils server video, looking forward for my Canada Post delivery person to drop it off at my doorstep. Until then, quick question about this video. Your video does a good of describing the benefit of a lower racquet drop, but I didn’t really get how you got her to do it. Is the greater amount of racquet drop something that you have to do intentionally and consciously , or does it happen as a result of tweaking something else, like opening he racquet face on the takeback like “Djokovic” ( as you mention). Or is it simply the result of leading the turn with your shoulder while keeping arm and hand relaxed. Hopefully you can help, because I also suffer from this anemic racquet drop problem.
Peter said
am May 31 2010 @ 5:26 am
This is a wonderful video and I too am in awe of the “magic” of how Mauro got her to drop her racquet lower. Seems like just observing can work wonders! I have just recently used the idea of a large paintbrush that I “dip” into a paint-filled container carried behind my back. I noticed that a lower, slower “dip” of the paintbrush behind my back lengthens the service swing and gives heaps more spin and power. Also, after landing, the ball bounces up differently.
Jack said
am June 2 2010 @ 5:52 am
…and the information just keeps getting better!!! Marvelous reference to “The Inner Game of Tennis”, as well. Too much judgment of our mistakes, and not enough trust in our ability to learn something new!! GREAT job, guys!!
Alberto said
am June 9 2010 @ 7:42 am
I seem a lower “drop level”, add a deley on the arm swing that allow to sincronyze legs and arm…
RichV said
am August 26 2010 @ 8:12 pm
I recently discovered that the single most important missing component in my serve was the racket drop. Trying to incorporate it into my serve has been frustrating to say the least. Watching the student progress through the transition from no drop to good drop is very helpful. I am going to rush out to the court and give it a go.