Leg Drive in Tennis Strokes
Leg drive is the explosive leg extension that initiates the kinetic chain in serves, groundstrokes, and volleys. Pushing off the ground generates upward and forward force that travels through the body. Without leg drive, strokes are arm-dependent, weaker, and more injury-prone. Even volleys benefit from a small leg push.
Related Concepts
- The Kinetic Chain in Tennis
- Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) in Tennis
- Open Stance Forehand
- The Serve — Foundational Mechanics
Source inspiration: tennisplayer.net teaching library (John Yandell, 2002-2022) — not verbatim, this is original synthesis