How important is the first part of the serve, the left hand coming down before throwing the ball back up into the air? Like what Varvara Gracheva is doing here? HUGELY important! One of the most overlooked aspects of the serve, this motion defines the overall timing, preparation, fluidity, and speed of the entire serve process. Some players choose to touch their left hand to their left leg, pause a little, and then throw the ball up. Others don't go all the way down and speed up the process a bit more by bringing the ball up faster; their serve loop is usually smaller and faster, corresponding with the length of the first movement. #tennis #tennisplayer #tenniscourt #tennislove #tennislife #tennisfan #tennismatch #tennisworld #tennistraining #tenniscoach #tennisplayers #tennisvideo #tennisfun #tennisislife #tennislife #tenis #tenisfeminino #tennisaddict #tennispro #tennispros #femaleathlete #womenstennis #wta #itf #tennisfans #tennisnews #tennismatch #tennistour