When to use forehand vs backhand serve
Strategy
Haris Krijestorac Asked 11 years ago
Should I adjust my serving strategy based on my opponent's style or our relative skill levels? When should I serve forehand vs. backhand?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Haris,
In general try to use the serve you like the most. You need to change only if your opponent is getting on top of you in the rallies when you are using it.
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