Page 63 - Jim Stone Book Beginner

Checklist

Standing Spin Serve

 Toss in front of serving shoulder

 Establish T-position with serving arm

 Extend the serving arm up to the ball

 Contact below the middle of the ball
with a relaxed hand

 Rotate upper body as the arm extends
to the ball

 Topspin is placed on the ball

Standing Float Serve

 Stand with left foot in front of the right
foot (RH server)

 Hold the ball in non-dominant hand
extended from the shoulder

 Toss is in front of the hitting shoulder,
slightly higher than the server will
contact the ball

 Establish T-position with serving arm
 Ball contact with open hand, firm wrist

at full arm extension

 Ball contact at the middle of the ball
 Limited follow through, finish palm to

target