| Technical Clinic - Serve & Returns | ||||
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The two most important shots in tennis are the serve and return of serve. They are also the least practiced. Any player who can improve these shots becomes a much tougher opponent to beat. Moreover the serve is the only shot in tennis over which you have complete control, without your opponent being able to affect. Serve technique1. Balanced stance Where to aim your serve
Serve out wide a) Advantage - can make your opponent stretch/out of reach b) Disadvantage - creates angles if opponent can reach it
Serve down the middle a) Advantage - cuts out all angles forcing a straight return b) Disadvantage - unlikely to bring an error from the return Serve into the body
a) Advantage - jams up opponents' swing, stopping a powerful return b) Disadvantage - unless very accurate, simply allows easy return Differences between 1st and 2nd servesReturn of serveServes down the middle - return down the line Serves out wide - return cross-court
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