Hi ,

What do you do when your younger daughter won't swing up on the ball while learning the kick serve in tennis?

You ask her to serve over your head while you're standing between her and the net!

Yes, it was a bit of a stunt - but it worked. It helped her understand how to brush up on the ball to create that topspin effect.

I invite you to watch this moment (and more) in a video full of kick serve drills I used to teach her exactly that.

Watch: Kick Serve Tennis Drills / How to Learn to Swing Up on the Ball

This was filmed a few years ago when my daughter was 10. You'll see a real, live lesson - exactly how I taught her - as part of the My Daddy / My Coach series.

And as you know, with a good serve must come a solid return...

In the second video below, I share my top 3 tips for returning fast serves. We'll cover positioning, racquet prep, and footwork.

Watch: 3 Tips for Returning Fast Serves in Tennis

If you enjoy these videos, please consider liking and subscribing - it’s the best way to help more people see my content. And if you feel like going the extra mile, sharing with your tennis friends would mean the world to me!

One last thing before I go:

A few days ago, I posted a free Slice Backhand lesson - no talking, just visuals. I think you'll love it, and I’m confident it’ll be a great help in improving this essential shot.

Watch: Slice Backhand Visual Tennis Lesson (No Talking!)

Hope you enjoy these, and please feel free to pass them along to your tennis community.

Have a great weekend!

Cosmin Miholca

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