In order: I look down at the birdie, stare at my opponent and then where I'm planning to hit. It usually works out pretty well too, I hit it low so they have to hit it high in the air, making it easy for my partner behind me (we play front/back) to smash. If there's one thing that I'm proud of, it's my serve.
Starting to actually stare at the tape for a couple seconds then serve, and it actually is working for me 95% of the time.
I kinda look at the top of the net and/or my opponent. Works for me as my doubles serves are very tight normally
that would be awesome to stare straight into the opponents eye when serving. that would totally screw with there mind i bet.
The most importance think when Im serve or not is to look at my girlfriend(s) hahahahaha ... joking ... or not ... many people already said when im do when im in my serious serve
I voted all over the place. First I look my feet and position them properly. Then I look at my racket and position the bird near the top. Finally, I look at the middle of the short service line (The 'T') regardless of where I actually plan to serve.
If I served to a beautiful lady across from me with 2 water-melon: I would be looking straight at those racks and trying to serve the shuttle right in the CENTER if possible.(LOL)......my 2 cents.
First, i look at my feet and position myself so that i'm not standing over the line. Then i hold up my racket and the birdie, and serve, always keeping my eye on the birdie. I never look at my oponents It makes me laugh for some reason. I've tried doing it before but it amuses me to see them with so much concentration burning in their eyes that it usually makes me lose my concentration.
generally i keep my eye on the T for two reasons 1) keeps my neck and body in a consistent position for each serve, regardless of where i am serving to. thus, i use it as a point of reference. 2) i find that if i look at the person, i will generally serve too high over the net..when i stare at the T, it's perfect every time.
i usually look at the opponent when i serve. 1. By looking at the opponent i should be able to gauge any weak areas from his posture 2. intidimate him wif my evil stare keke jk =P
it is easier to look opponent ... can help your mind focus where to target and that always happen to us all
don't you suppose to look at the net tape? shiet i'm not expert on serve, for matter of fact i suck at serving. I always look at the net, and most of the time, my serve still sucks And I don't think I can look somewhere else other than the net tape by looking at the target and already suck, without lookin at it? lol i'll be amazed if i make those shots perfect.
i find its best to look at something that never changes... the T on the other side of the court is something you can concentrate on that never changes (can still see opponent in peripheral vision), whereas if you look at your opponent.....or even the net (can be different height sometimes, even slightly...or maybe..shaking)...then each time it will be different..making it harder to achieve consistency.
Dont Give anything away Your opponent is anticipating where you might serve by looking at your body language mostly and where your eyes/head is pointed. Maintain a neutral or similiar stance position when serving so as not to give anything away however note your opponents position on the court. If he is right at the net he is 1)psyching you into a unforced error i.e. shoot into net 2) ready to pounce on a short serve. In this case you must 1) serve an excellent short serve slightly above net and 2) into his weaker side or into body to squash his movement or 3) produce a slow arm movement mimicking a short serve and flick your racquet head to shoot over him - making sure shuttle travels a least to back of court if he is a strong mover/smasher or 4) simply serve very high to back or court forcing him to produce a winner or suffer a drop return. Also, you may pretend to look at one corner to serve deceiving an opponent who checks your eyes and flick your wrist at impact to change direction. Do any of the above often enough and your opponent may give up attacking your serve as his attack may mis-position him or produce very little rewards. Remember to mix up your serve as your opponent will learn your preferences and adapt as the match tightens up. If you like more of these tips check out this helpful website http://332e1gkefb474x7flh52it2s0b.hop.clickbank.net/
I tend to first glance at my opponent,then pick a spot where i 'may' play it to, see if the reciever notices, and changes his foot pattern / position. If he doesn't i will try it, but usually i change my mind anyway, and play a flic D Variety is the spice of life....and serving, it turns out lol
I simply look at the opponent, see if they seem to be alert for a short or long serve. If you look at the opponent's stance, you can determine which serve suits is more unfavorable for him/she.
Here are the things I look at before I serve, in particular order(i play doubles) 1. Check if my partner is ready 2. Check my distance in the service line 3. Check the position of the shuttle if its positioned nicely against the racket head 4. Finally, look at my opponents position and stance
