Also what grip should I use for a topspin second serve?
2006-10-31 22:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
You should use the same grip for both- its called the 'chopper' grip. Imagine you are going to use the frame of your racket as a hammer as hold the grip how you would a hammer.
It will feel strange at first & you may find it unsuccessful but stick at it & the power increase in your serve will be very noticable.
Use the same for a topspin serve, you just need to place the ball up in a different place- it should be slightly behind you & towards your left shoulder (assuming you are right handed).
Hope this helps but it is a bit hard to explain. Go to your local libary & look for a coaching book, they will have good diagramms to help you
2006-10-31 23:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by broken 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
for both types of serves use a backhand chopper grip, the same used for the slice backhands and volleys. For more details about racket grips and serving techniques have a look at this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/skills/default.stm
2006-11-01 03:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by boleiano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eastern or Continental. They are the serving grips to use. They allow you to spin the serve.
2006-11-01 02:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Traditionally the best way to serve food is the underarm, silver service but if people are as rude to ask for a second service it is objectively viewed as to wether this is a complement to the chef or that your portion size is poor. For best results a brisk dunk on the plate will suffice.
2006-10-31 23:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by giraffe boy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
forehand grip.
2006-10-31 22:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A kung fu grip.
2006-10-31 22:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by Rudebox77 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋