PROBLEM
When you move to the ball, you take long steps and tend to lunge at the last second. At the point of contact, you’re off-balance and your weight is headed sideways rather than toward the ball. Your feet cause you to hit a bad shot and also hamper your recovery since you need an extra step to regain your balance.

Large Steps

Question:
Why do commentators go on and on about first serve percentages?

Well, they do it because the serve is arguably the most significant shot in modern tennis. Typically, in a match between two pros, the server has a better win/loss ratio when the first serve goes in. So it’s important that it does go in! The first serve percentage is obviously used as an