A kick serve is a type of tennis serve where the ball is served with a combination of topspin and sidespin, creating a ball that bounces high and moves sideways. Here are some key points about the kick serve:
- It is a form of topspin serve where the ball is spinning over itself with sidespin.
- The ball bounces high and moves sideways, making it harder for the opponent to return.
- It can be more consistent than a flat or slice serve, making it a good option for a second serve.
- The topspin on the ball allows high net clearance and helps the ball dip back down into the service box.
- It is slower than other serves, but can be effective in forcing the returner back or off to the side.
Here are some steps to hitting an effective kick serve:
- Practice your toss to ensure it consistently goes up to a comfortable height straight above your head.
- Let the ball drop slightly lower than your regular serve so you can hit it with an upward swing.
- Brush the right side of the ball (for right-handed players) with a forward swing towards the net.
- Aim to hit the ball at the highest point of the toss.
- Follow through with your swing to generate topspin and sidespin on the ball.
Overall, the kick serve is a useful tool for tennis players to keep their opponents guessing and add variety to their serves.
