Why do tennis players bounce the ball before serving?

What-A-Mess

Two reasons; setting a tempo and to test the ball's rebound "factor". #3 Habitual "look cool" process. Sep 20 06, 11:49 PM

Brainyblonde

Before the toss, many players bounce the ball to stay loose. http://www.ehow.com/how_3197_toss-ball-serving.html Sep 21 06, 6:55 AM

robboy

Looking cool would more likely involve other habits, but I know that staying loose and preventing tension is paramount in tennis and most other sports. Bouncing the ball is very akin to practice swings with a baseball bat, a golf club, jogging in place before a foot race; it allows the player some moments to think through their next actions. Sep 21 06, 10:47 AM

tennischamp

If you observe, bouncing of the ball is exactly the opposite action of the toss for the serve. It's kind of like taking few practice tosses before the real one. Aug 01 07, 9:51 PM

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