Strategy Serving
Posted on Dec 13, 2007 under Playing Tips |Location and mixing locations is more important than pace. There are three ideal serving targets on each side of the court. For practice, set targets in the 3 critical spots. Hit 10 serves to each spot. After you feel comfortable, alternate spots on each serve.
1. Wide to the forehand; not deep into the corner but up the sideline. This serve will pull the opponent off the court & open the whole other side.
2. In the middle, deep near the service line. This serve is good for opponents with poor mobility. By serving the ball straight at them, you will jam them and rob them of a powerful return.
3. Straight down the middle to the backhand side. Although this serve does not pull the opponent off the court, it does limit return angles.
4. Wide to the backhand; not deep into the corner, but up the sideline. This serve will pull the opponent off the court & open the whole other side.
5. In the middle, deep near the service line. This serve is good for opponents with poor mobility. By serving the ball straight at them, you will jam them and rob them of a powerful return.
6. Straight down the middle to the forehand side. Although this serve does not pull the opponent off the court, it does limit return angles.