How to Master a Basic Service Action!
by: Dave Winship @ On The Line

Here at the On The Line Academy, we advocate the PRS system. Sounds complicated and technical, doesn't it? Don't worry - it isn't!

PRS stands for Place, Reach and Snap.

If you're new to tennis, just push or pat the ball into the service box to get the point started. Don't go thinking that it's "naff" to do that - you'll be getting your co-ordination ready for a full service action when you're ready for it.

When you feel you are ready for a full service action, get sideways and hold the racket with a relaxed 'chopper' grip, PLACE the ball where you can REACH for it at full stretch with a throw of the racket arm, SNAPping the wrist over as you whip the racket head through (with a flexible wrist).

Use the PRS system for a PRS - Perfectly Respectable Serve!

Regards.

Dave Winship