Backspin or sidespin service

Serving

Sivasangeetha Sanjay
Sivasangeetha Sanjay Asked 6 years ago

Hi 

I am Karan.Both of these serves are

I wanted to ask whether backspin service is best or sidespin service?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Karan,

Both of these serves can be very effective.  Try them both against each opponent and see which one works best.

Don't forget to try these different serves you different positions as well.


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