1. Head looking forward with eyes on the target.

2. Tossing arm is straight with inside of elbow faces up.

​3. Hand holds ball against racket throat or strings.

​4. Back foot sideways and parallel to baseline.

​5. Weight should begin on front foot with toes pointing to or near net post.

6. As weight shifts back, back hip begins to point out.

7. Hands begin to come apart as swing starts.

8. Hand drops to hip prior to toss.

​9. Weight shifts to back foot.

10. As weight shifts back, front foot opens up with heel on ground.

11. As racket rises, the palm and strings face down.

12. Shoulders begin to tilt to a steep angle.

13. Head and eyes go up looking for the ball, prior to toss.

​14. Tossing arm remains straight throughout toss.

15. Knees go into deep bend.

16. Racket head points straight up briefly before dropping into swing.

17. Tossing arm is now completely straight up.

18. Elbow is now bent at a 90 degree angle, up and off the body.

19. Chest and core coil slightly prior to swing.

20. Front hip should feel stretched out.

21. Knees are fully bent, ready to explode into stroke.

22. Feet can either slide together or stay apart before jump up into the serve. Either style is acceptable.