
It allows for control and accuracy in positioning.Ī slice serve is also similar to a flat serve, however, the way the tennis ball is hit differs. It has the disadvantage of being easy to see and thus easy for the opposing player to return. It is the most consistent and predictable of the four serves and allows a player to regain control of fluctuations. The topspin serve is similar to a flat serve but the player is required to ensure, the ball bounces high. The kick serve is the hardest to learn but it has the advantage of also being the hardest of the serves, for the opposing player to return. The tennis player is required to combine a top spin and a side spin, with an aggressive swing and high racket head speed. It involves a combination of tennis techniques. The kick serve is for more technically advanced players than the flat serve. The disadvantage associated with this type of serve is that it is harder for the ball to get over the net without a spin, and if the opposing player does manage to return the serve, it will come back stronger. The flat serve has the distinct advantage of being the easiest of the serve types to learn and the opposing player is not left with much time to react. There is no spinning of the actual ball involved.


It is the most common serve, utilized by tennis players and the easiest to learn. The flat serve requires the most strength out of the four. There are four main types of tennis serves, namely the flat serve, the slice serve, the topspin serve and the kick serve.
