Serves for tournament
Serving
john Gagliano Asked 11 years ago
I am getting ready to play in the main state tournament. I need to improve my Serves. I was wondering are 3 serves that i should practice the most for the tournament? I like sidespin serves. I have been trying the tomahawk serve and like that. I have also tried the pendulum serve but I just can't get it. Any tips will help.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi John,
You will find that 2 or 3 serves is all you really need. It is more important to work on getting those few serves better. Spend the time doing that between now and your tournament.
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john Gagliano Posted 11 years ago
Which 3 serves would you suggest?
I would go with the 2 or 3 you are most confident with, whichever they are.