When we talk about a powerful serve, most people think of the arm, the racquet, the toss.
But the truth?
 It all starts from the ground.

Watch a player like Moeshti Perricard and you’ll see — his power doesn’t just come from his shoulders:
 It comes from his connection to the ground.

 Look at this key detail:
At the crucial moment of the push, his back heel drops slightly.
It seems like a tiny move…
But it’s the spark that lights the entire engine.

 It creates stability
 It generates upward force from the ground
 It activates glutes, hips, and core in perfect sequence

 Why is this such a hidden secret?
Because almost no one watches the feet.
Yet that’s where every explosion begins.
The heel drop creates the perfect lever to launch the whole body upward.

As Bruce Lee once said:
 “Roots are invisible, but they are what hold the tree.”

 Try this in your next training session:

• Get into your service stance

• Feel the contact of your back foot with the ground

• Practice the subtle sensation of your heel lowering slightly

• Then push — and feel the difference 

 Remember: no need to exaggerate.
Even a slight heel drop during the push phase can make a huge difference in your fluidity and power.

 “Your serve begins where no one looks: under your feet.”

by Federico Coppini
https://coppinitennisacademy.com/