How to Hit a Topspin Serve in Tennis

The topspin serve is a variation of the slice serve. It gives you another option to confuse your opponent.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tennis Shirts
• Tennis Shoes
• Tennis Shorts
• Tennis Socks
• Sports Drinks
• Tennis Bag
• Tennis Balls
• Tennis Racquets
• Sports drinks

1. Assume the normal service posture (feet sideways to the baseline, hands down and weight on the back foot).

2. Begin your serve as you would any other, by bringing your hands up together while simultaneously shifting your weight forward.

3. Position the ball toss more directly in front of you or slightly over your head.

4. Attempt to catch the ball on its bottom center.

5. Swing fast and aggressively, hitting up on the ball to enhance the spin. Racquethead velocity is essential for good spin.

6. Follow through as you would with other serves.

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware that the toss position is the main difference in any serve.
• Attempt this serve (as well as the kick serve) only if you have no lower back problems. These serves require good lower back flexibility.

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[lopop711]

on 12/28/2007 Most of the time, a spin serve will be your second serve. But don't slow down your racquet speed. The harder you brush up on the ball, the more spin will be applied. More spin will result in a more consistent serve and you could use it as your second serve or first serve to mix it up. Just make sure you swing faster than you would for a flat serve.

[lopop711]

on 12/28/2007 Most of the time, a spin serve will be your second serve. But don't slow down your racquet speed. The harder you brush up on the ball, the more spin will be applied. More spin will result in a more consistent serve and you could use it as your second serve or first serve to mix it up. Just make sure you swing faster than you would for a flat serve.

on 8/8/2006 Remember, wherever you bounce the tennis ball that is the spot that you have to toss the ball.

on 11/22/2005 When you smack the ball you have to break your wrist. Pretend that you are waving up and down to someone. After you master this, you can hit a perfect serve. Waving makes sure that the ball goes in to the box and not long.

on 11/22/2005 Use your most powerful muscle (on most people, that is) in your body...YOUR LEGS! Push up and explode at the ball to increase the topspin and kick!