How to do an epic side spin serve

Joe Miller Asked 7 years ago

Dear Alois

I have been trying to get the knack of the side spin serve but in just won’t work. Do you have any tips for me?

From Joe

Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Joe,

The main thing is to get the ball spinning on a vertical axis. To do this, brush the ball on the side or across the back of the ball.

Start with your racket pointing down towards the floor to get the appropriate angle with your racket to make the ball spin.

The Pendulum serve is a good one to start with to generate sidespin. Take a look at our tutorial on the Pendulum Serve.

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Joe Miller Posted 7 years ago

? thanks

moses ouma wangira Posted 7 years ago

thanks i really appreciate

Benji Dueck Posted 7 years ago

You must be immune to wind shifts! Obviously I am with my 9000 USATT rating!

Benzene Chiral Posted 7 years ago

You need to use wrist.