Service Angles: Get Control
Posted on Dec 16, 2007 under Playing Tips |Players need to learn to be less rigid about where they stand in order to change angles, thus perhaps providing an advantage.
If #1 stands close to the middle to serve, the lines show the potential angles the serve can travel. If a players does not like to reach for the ball, it is obvious why a down-the-middle serve is effective.
If #1 stands closer to the sideline, notice the possible serves. These will “jam” the opponent. By moving, you open up the court.
For righthanders, the move is more often on the “add” side giving the player greater angles to the backhand and the righthander’s natural spin will curve to the middle. Note how the center serve curves. These serves must be practiced to gain confidence and control.