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Blocking Back a Serve

In tennis, blocking a serve refers to a defensive technique used to handle a powerful serve from the opponent. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to block a serve effectively: **1. Ready Position: Start in a ready position, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Hold your racket with both hands in a continental grip, whic...

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Serve and Volley

Serving and volleying is a classic and effective strategy in tennis that involves following up a serve by rushing the net to hit a volley. It requires a combination of a powerful serve, quick movement, and precise net play. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to execute the serve and volley strategy: Serving: Develop a Strong Serve:Work on developin...

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How to Hit a Slice Serve

A slice serve is a type of tennis serve where the ball curves away from the opponent. Here are the steps to hit a slice serve: Start by standing at the baseline, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your body facing the net.Hold the racket in your dominant hand, with a continental grip. This is where the base knuckle of your index finger is on t...


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How to Hit a Kick Serve

A kick serve is a type of tennis serve that involves a lot of topspin, causing the ball to bounce high and kick up off the court. Here are the steps to hit a kick serve: Start with a continental grip. This grip involves placing the base knuckle of your index finger on the third bevel of the tennis racket, which allows for a good wrist snap on the s...


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