Player pretends to play a return of the serve.
Player practises moving their bottom hand up on the grip while 'hitting'.
This technical drill is a priority for players who compete at a higher standard.
While trying to respond to fast serves, players have to move the grip up to achieve more control.
By keeping the racquet higher, there is a shorter leverage which results in less power and more control of the ball.
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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