USTA Serve & Return Mechanics 3

Question 1

In serve placement strategy, what is a serve hit 'up the T' referring to?

Accepted Answer

A serve aimed at the center service line, between the returner's forehand and backhand

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A serve aimed wide into the doubles alley

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A serve directed at the returner's body

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A serve hit with a high ball toss down the middle of the court

Question 2

How does a kick serve's topspin affect its bounce compared to a flat serve?

Accepted Answer

It bounces higher and curves away from the returner

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It bounces lower and stays close to the ground

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It bounces to the side only, with no extra height

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It bounces at the same height but faster

Question 3

What is a 'body serve' and when is it most strategically effective?

Accepted Answer

A serve directed at the returner's hip or torso, jamming them and limiting swing room

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A serve aimed at the server's own body for practice

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A serve with heavy slice that curves into the body

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A serve hit with the body turned sideways to disguise direction

Question 4

What is the 'serve plus one' tactic in tennis strategy?

Accepted Answer

Planning the point to win with the second shot after the serve

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Using the second serve as an offensive weapon

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Hitting one first serve and immediately following to the net

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Serving wide and then covering the down-the-line return

Question 5

When teaching beginners the serve grip progression, what grip should a coach introduce before the continental grip?

Accepted Answer

Eastern forehand grip to build comfort and early success

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Western grip to develop topspin from the start

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Semi-western grip for natural wrist pronation

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Two-handed grip for added control and power

Question 6

On the deuce side, which serve direction most effectively opens the court for a right-handed server?

Accepted Answer

Serving wide to the returner's backhand

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Serving up the T to the center

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Serving at the body with heavy topspin

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Serving down the middle with a kick serve

Question 7

What is the recommended coaching cue to help players develop proper leg drive in the serve?

Accepted Answer

'Push the ground away' or 'jump into the court' to encourage upward leg extension

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'Keep both feet flat on the ground' for stability at contact

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'Step forward with the back foot' immediately after the toss

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'Bend only the front knee' while keeping the back leg straight