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
- 1Set a target zone 3 feet inside the baseline in both back corners.
- 2Serve 12 topspin serves, brushing up the back of the ball with a low-to-high path.
- 3Serve 12 slice serves, carving across the ball to skid low after the bounce.
- 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.