Developing Milos Raonic’s Serve
Every Player Coached by Casey Curtis Dedicates 45 Minutes to an Hour Each Day to Serve Practice, Focusing Not on Power but on Key Aspects Like Ball Toss, Rhythm, Timing, and Technique
Key Points
- Emphasis on Serve Development: Developing a strong serve was a priority in Milos Raonic's training. Every player coached by Casey Curtis dedicates 45 minutes to an hour each day to serve practice, focusing not on power but on key aspects like ball toss, rhythm, timing, and technique
- Moderate Power in Practice: Players, including Milos, were instructed to serve at 50% effort during practice. Only for a brief period (about five minutes) would they serve at match-level intensity
- Anticipating Physical Growth: Casey recognized early on that Milos would likely be tall, which would be advantageous for serving. This foresight led to an increased focus on serve development, as Curtis believed it would be crucial to Raonic's success as a professional player
- Critical Role of the Serve: Curtis strongly believes that Raonic's serve is a fundamental element of his game. Without it, he feels Raonic would not have achieved the level of success he has in professional tennis. The serve has been pivotal to his performance and ranking
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