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Pickleball

Serve Spin & Depth Variation

Mix topspin, slice, and flat serves while holding depth

10 min
3 x 12 serves per spin type
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Set a target zone 3 feet inside the baseline in both back corners.
  2. 2Serve 12 topspin serves, brushing up the back of the ball with a low-to-high path.
  3. 3Serve 12 slice serves, carving across the ball to skid low after the bounce.
  4. 4Finish with 12 flat, deep serves and log how many land past the target line.

What to focus on

Consistent toss/drop point regardless of spin type.

Common mistake

Changing the contact point for each spin, which telegraphs the serve.