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TENNIS TIP: Breaking down the kick serve

Break down a kick serve from top to bottom.

ByPaul Annacone

Published Oct 06, 2016

In this PlaySight tennis tip, learn from legendary tennis coach Paul Annacone about how you can get more spin and increase the accuracy of your kick serves. Using the SmartCourt’s multi-angle video review, Paul can break down a kick serve from top (the toss) to bottom (footwork and body positioning). Paul offers several helpful cues to remember for your next match or serve practice.