The service toss
yips are very frustrating and hard cure, mainly because the
problem is usually mental. If you toss the ball fine when
you're practicing or playing for fun, but have problems when
the pressure is on, you've got the yips.
As far as the
mechanics of the toss, keep these points in mind.
keep your tossing arm straight
hold the ball with your finger tips
don't flick your wrist, the only
joint in motion should be your shoulder
That's it for the mechanics. Now for the
mental issues. Try the following.
relax, catch any bad tosses and
remember, it's just tennis
visualize tossing the ball straight
up a chimney
if the toss problems continue resolve
not to let it affect the rest of your game
Above all else, have fun out there and enjoy the process not
just the outcome.
