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Predicted Serve Speed

Writer's picture: Martin Stern TaipaleMartin Stern Taipale

What Should You Train to Improve Your Serve?

The serve is the most physical shot in tennis. It relies entirely on how you use your body and its resources, with no assistance from your opponent—there’s no external momentum to help you. Your ability to move and generate power determines your serve’s effectiveness, focusing on maximizing speed with minimal effort.

Our Predicted Serve Speed Test reveals your maximum capacity and what you need to train to improve. It provides a clear roadmap to develop the specific physical factors that directly impact your serve.



Common Physical Limitations That Hinder Your Serve Development

Physical constraints often limit serve effectiveness. Key challenges include:

  • Mobility: Limited mobility in the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders hampers your motion and reduces efficiency.

  • Strength and Stability: Poor energy transfer from the legs and core results in power loss.

  • Racket Speed: Ball speed depends on the quality of contact and racket speed. Without fast hands, you can't generate racket speed. Throwing speed—your ability to produce explosive arm motion—is crucial. Our tests measure arm speed and explosiveness to tailor your training for optimal improvement.



The Science Behind Predicted Serve Speed (PSS)

Our analysis evaluates how your physical capabilities impact your serve. It focuses on:

  • Leg Explosiveness: The foundation for power transfer from the ground.

  • Core Power Transfer: To maximize energy flow through the body to the serve motion.

  • Arm Speed: To ensure precision and control during contact.

We also assess mobility in key areas such as ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, building a comprehensive picture of your potential.



Case Study: How We Helped a Competitive Player Improve Their Serve

A high-level competitive player approached us to increase their serve speed. Our Predicted Serve Speed Test revealed limited hip and thoracic mobility and insufficient core strength, which hindered power transfer to the arm.

Through a training program focused on specific movement patterns, we improved their physical capacity in ways directly linked to serve performance. Each exercise in the program was designed to enhance movement quality and directions relevant to the serve.

The result? The player increased their serve speed by 20 km/h, moved more efficiently, and generated more power while reducing effort.

This is just one of many players who have achieved similar results with Predicted Serve Speed. The analysis is part of our Competition Pack, which also provides detailed insights into your groundstrokes and movement on the court.



Expected Results

With the right training and analysis, you can:

  • Significantly increase your serve speed.

  • Serve with greater precision while reducing effort.

  • Achieve a more consistent and controlled serve.


Improve Your Tennis With Physical Training

Do you want to serve harder, move faster and more efficiently, or hit better groundstrokes?Book our Competition Pack to take your tennis to the next level—with insights and tools to help you perform better across the board.




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