Platform stance: thanks John

[gzhpcu]

John, after my hip operation it took me a bit of time to get back to playing tennis, and my serve was off for some time. Just changed to the platform stance, instead of the pinpoint stance I have been using for years, and "presto", my serve, thanks to better foot stability, shoulder turn is back! Thank you!

[John Yandell]

Good news for 2014! It's hard to turn with the pinpoint that's for sure.

[gzhpcu]

Initially, I had difficulty making the change, my backfoot kept moving forward, until I consciously concentrated on putting weight on my backfoot during the windup. Sort of as pushing down with my right foot. Anyways, it was a great Christmas present. Will have to check now if my darned racket drop has also improved...

[John Yandell]

Yeah try bringing your elbow up higher and more forward and then let gravity take the racket to the drop.

On the platform, look at a Fed video and see where his weight is when his arms drop. That's a key image/feeling...