Want to know how to get those pesky kick serves back into your opponent’s court? In order to do this, I believe you should have a fundamental understanding of how kick serves work, and ideally possess a good one yourself, as this will help you face them when you’re returning serve. Why Should You Learn …
The tennis serve is the most important shot in tennis, and mastering it is essential for any players success. One of the most important aspects of the serve, is the stance. In this article I will look at 2 different stances you can use when serving; the platform and the pinpoint stances. What Is The …
“Life is like a game of tennis; the player who serves well seldom loses” Ok so this quote is a bit philosophical, but having a good serve is crucial to becoming a successful tennis player. In fact, it really is the most important shot in tennis. As the server, you get to choose where to …
Next week I enter my first doubles tournament. After playing for a couple of years now, I thought it was time I made the step up and started playing some more competitive tennis. I also have a bit more time in July and August as I can play in the evenings and weekends, so now’s …
I got a funny look from my wife the other day. I was practicing the motion for a kick serve in front of the mirror in our living room (only a few times) but enough for her to think my tennis hobby is becoming a bit of an addiction. No tennis player developed a great …
The kick serve is a hard serve to learn and it will take a lot of work to use it effectively, but with regular practice, you will be able to master it sooner rather than later. But, what is a kick serve and how do you master it? We covered all of that in this …
The flat serve and kick serve are 2 of the most popular serving variations right now. While the flat serve is pretty straightforward, the kick serve requires a lot of practice to make it consistent. For this article, I will compare the flat and kick serves and the pros and cons of both. Click here …
The slice and kick serve are 2 of the most effective serve techniques in tennis, but which one is the best? In this blog post, I’ll look at the differences between the slice and the kick serve and the advantages and disadvantages of both. What Is a Kick Serve? The kick serve requires a different …
Recently, I’ve been learning about the kick serve as I was interested in finding a way to improve my second serve, and give myself a better chance of winning the point. My general approach has been to hit a flat (sometimes slice) first serve and always a slice second serve. Depending on the opponent, sometimes …