Why do tennis players bend when they are receiving serves?

Why do tennis players bend when they are receiving serves?
Tennis players bend when receiving serves for several reasons: to maintain balance, to increase their reach, to better read the serve and to make the server think the ball is going to the wrong place. Bending can help players react more quickly and return the serve at an angle that the server did not expect. It also helps players keep their eye on the ball, ready to react as soon as it is hit. Bending correctly can take a player’s game to the next level as it gives them more time for an effective response and allows them to have more control over the ball. Continue reading...