POWER PRACTICE: TIPS TO PERFECT YOUR TENNIS

SERVE Steve Kanzer

Introduction The chairman and CEO of Accredited Ventures, Inc.,

Steve Kanzer, has over 20 years of experience in the investment banking and venture capital sector of the biotechnology industry. In his spare time, Steve Kanzer enjoys playing tennis.

An accurate, powerful serve is essential to furthering your tennis skills. Begin in proper position, standing about six to eight inches behind the baseline, with your dominant foot about three feet from the center half mark and parallel to the line. Grip the racquet properly, as if shaking hands, but with a slightly extended index finger.

Tennis Serve When beginning the swing, it is helpful to

envision the racquet as an extension of your own arm and hand. Relax your arm and allow the effort to come from the shoulder, accelerating from the same position your arm would be in if you were throwing the ball. Then, keeping your feet in contact with the ground to maintain balance, follow through with the stroke completely so the racquet swings toward your opposite pocket. Remember that more power and coordination come through frequent practice.