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Andy Roddick breaks down first vs. second serve timing, how return positions from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer shape serve decisions, and why ball selection matters more than fans think. He also explains the platform vs. “back foot up” stance debate, shares his take on the underarm serve, and (with a special guest) lists the greatest servers in women’s tennis.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: The Serve Episode 

1:25 How important is the timing between a first and second serve? 

5:14 What goes into ball selection before a serve? 

9:04 Platform stance vs. bringing the back foot up 

11:17 Comparing Alcaraz and Djokovic’s serving motions 

12:36 Why is Andy’s service motion not often copied? 

14:28 The truth about the underarm serve 

15:29 Greatest female servers in history (with Kim Clijsters) 

18:22 Mentality of serving for a Grand Slam title

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