SERVE A SLICE: The slice serve deconstructed

Dec 11, 2016
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SERVE A SLICE: The slice serve deconstructed

Add more bite to your slice serve.

Published Dec 11, 2016

The slice serve is a safe shot that can add variety to your serve repertoire and throw off your opponents by surprising them and pulling them out wide. Pay special attention to having a Continental grip since that will help make slicing easier.