best serve

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prashant singh
prashant singh Asked 13 years ago

which is the best serve for any player


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Prashant,

It depends on the player.  The best serve is the one that your opponent doesn't get back. You need to experiment with different serves and see which ones work best for you.

My favourite is the pendulum serve but other players have different favourites. 


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