How to do the sidespin serve
Serving
Galleon Bruce Asked 11 years ago
How to do the sidespin serve and execute it?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Galleon,
The main thing is to brush the side of the ball or brush across the back of the ball to get it rotating on its vertical axis.
The brushing contact is important.
We have a lot of information in our Serving Secrets lessons.
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