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Carlos Alcaraz sharpens the serve

SportLocation Tennis Desk · 10 Sept 2026

Carlos Alcaraz is shown working through a serve drill, with the toss, strike and reset all visible in one clean sequence.

Carlos Alcaraz is in serve mode here, and the drill is plain to read. He starts with the ball in front of him, lifts the tossing arm, then reaches up into a full extension before dropping straight back into recovery.

The key detail is the rhythm. Alcaraz does not linger after contact; he lands, gathers himself and comes back to ready position quickly, which keeps the repetition tight and the movement efficient.

It is a short practice sequence, but the serve mechanics are the point: toss, reach, strike, reset. That is the whole pattern, and it is the sharpest thing in the clip.