What serves did you use during your international careers

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Sasha Dansereau Asked 11 years ago

Hi guys

just to ask what serves did you both use in your careers?

Also can you tell me what serves encourage a forehand return?

Thanks Sasha

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Sasha,

I used the Pendulum serve mainly. Often the high toss Pendulum as well. I found that gave me the best opportunity to use my forehand on the next ball.

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Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
I liked to use the pendulum serve too. I liked to often vary between a no spin and a backspin variation. The other serve I liked was the backhand serve. I found not many people used this serve so players weren't used to facing it.

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