How to hold the ball for a tennis serve toss?

Question

My coach keeps telling me to cup the ball in my hand for a toss, where the ball is initially sitting at the base of my fingers, lying against my palm. I have had a lot of trouble with this. I prefer to hold it with my fingers (the tips) as i feel like i can get a better feel and control of the ball...

what's the right way to do hold the ball for the toss?

Answer 1

i was taught that u should hold it at your finger tips, with your fingers fully extended, this prevent you from putting any unnecessary spin on the ball before hitting it.

I hold it at the tips of my fingers and it works pretty well for me

Answer 2

Throw it how you feel comfortable..      good luck with your tennis!

Answer 3

when you hold the ball it should be a few distance from your other hand which has the racket. the ball should be angle where there's a triangle whole on the racket handle. so using your other hand, hold the ball where there's a triangular whole near the handle of the racket stick. and angle it, then throw it up and that's when you serve properly (=

Answer 4

i hold the ball with my fingertips.

it's better tossing the ball with the fingertips.

and then you just throw the ball straight up.

good luck

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Answer 5

there is no frickin way to hold a ball. there is no correct way. it doesnt matter at all.

Answer 6

Actually I was taught you should hold the ball like a cup.  Try to keep the cup from spilling as you throw all the way up.  This will keep the throw straight and your serve on line.  Just remember to keep your eyes on the ball by keeping your tossing arm up.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

You are to hold the ball the way you are being taught.  Cup the ball in your hand.  

Its just a comfort thing, keep practicing the way you are being taugh!

Its right, I promise

Steve Viglione

UPSTA Pro

Owner- http://topspinsports.com  

Answer 8

I know this question becuz I am # 1 in my age group in California. Also I am # 2 in the world. Believe me. I even have proof. Any way, the correct way to toss the ball is to hold it in ur palm. If u hold it on ur fingers that is the wrong way, but if u continue to do that then fine. In a couple of months or so ur toss will not be consistant.