In this video you will learn how to hit a second serve.
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In this video, you will learn how to hit a good second serve.
Make sure you've checked out the video on how to serve
The three key steps are the toss, the shot and the follow through
The toss
For the second serve, one of the major differences is the toss
The ball should be almost over your head at contact
For the first serve the toss is almost above the hitting shoulder, slightly in front of the body
The Shot
Switch from the continental grip to the eastern backhand grip
Snap the racket upward and brush the ball
It's important to let the racket kick up into the ball
You could practice placing the ball in your non racket hand palm and brushing the ball upward
If the ball were a clock, the impact would be around 7 o'clock and you would brush your racket up to 1 o'clock
The topspin will add control, make the ball curve over the net and bounce high, making it harder for the opponent to hit a winner
You should aim for at least two to four feet above the net
The topsin will pull the ball into service box
Remember that the swing speed on the second serve is similar to that on the first
If you end up hitting your serve long, focus on the vertical swing of the racket as you brush the ball
The follow through
It's important to put some bodyweight into the second serve and take a step forward into the court
You can always get back to the baseline after your follow through
You're only as good as your second serve
Placing it is as important as your first serve
Practice them with a basket of balls or with a friend and serve with a purpose
Enjoy your game
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