Service Stance Ball Throw & Three-Ball Pickup Progression / Throwing Kinematics & Toss Coordination

Before you start

• Service stance setup
• Three tennis balls ready for the sequential progression drill

Movement sequence

1. Adopt the proper service stance
2. Throw tennis balls upward and forward into the court using natural throwing kinematics that mirror the service motion
3. Execute the three-ball pickup progression to groove rhythm, release point, and toss consistency

Key points

• Fluid arm extension matching a natural throwing motion
• Consistent release point for the toss
• Proper weight transfer forward into the court

Common mistakes

Bending the elbow too much during the throw/toss Inconsistent release height leading to erratic tosses Throwing straight down instead of up and forward into the court

Practice notes

Focuses on translating natural throwing kinetics directly into the tennis serve toss and swing