Purpose of placing and spin in serving

Serving

Popo Sullivan
Popo Sullivan Asked 14 years ago

Greetings,

What is the purpose of putting spin in serving? I'd be glad to hear your opinion thanks


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Popo,

Serving fast doesn't give you enough of an advantage because your opponent doesn't have much area to cover.  So spin is the crucial element to be able to vary to gain an advantage.

Placement is also something that you can vary, but spin is the number one.


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