What Is a Slice in Tennis?
The Slice Serve Is a Type of Serve for Tennis Players That Adds Sidespin to a First Serve or Second Serve. Unlike Flat Serves That Are Hit Primarily from the...
The slice serve is a type of serve for tennis players that adds sidespin to a first serve or second serve. Unlike flat serves that are hit primarily from the back, or kick serves that are hit “up” to add topspin, slice serves brush along the side, effectively changing the spin and bounce of the ball.
What is the difference between a slice and a drop shot in tennis?
A drop shot is a groundstroke or volley that is hit lightly so that it barely goes over the net. A slice is a groundstroke or volley hit with backspin, while a topspin shot is a groundstroke or occasionally a volley hit with topspin.
What is a spike in tennis called?
Volleys. In tennis, a volley is a shot that a player hits without letting the ball bounce on their side of the court. Typically, the player is at or approaching the net when they hit the ball.
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