Second serve with spin

Setup

1. Cones mark the back half of each far service box as the target.
2. Server on the deuce side behind the baseline; a returner on the far baseline.

How it runs

1. Serve 10 second serves per side, aiming for the back half of the box.
2. Then play the 'one serve' game: every point starts with a single second serve.
3. A miss is a double fault and loses the point; otherwise play the point out.
4. First to 7, then swap server and returner.

Coaching points

• Continental grip, or slightly towards eastern backhand for more spin.
• Toss above the head, a little towards the hitting side of the head, not out in front.
• Brush up the back of the ball, low to high, and keep swinging fast.
• Aim 1–2 metres over the net; spin, not a slower arm, brings the ball down.

Common mistakes

• Slowing the arm down to push the ball in.
• Tossing too far in front, which flattens the serve out.
• Aiming low over the net for safety and hitting the tape.