Many of us have issues
with our serve. Whether it's trouble with consistency, or a weak
second serve, this stroke can start you off shakily.
The first priority
is to get the first serve in as
much as possible, even if you have to hit it softer.
Opponents won't jump on a weak first serve as quickly as
they will a weak second serve.
Next, try to move
the serve around...alternate hitting to their backhand,
forehand, and right at them. Pay attention to which position
works and go back to it.
Lastly, practice,
practice, practice. All you need are a bag/basket of balls
and a court. Don't just hit balls without thinking. Play an
imaginary game in your head. Are you serving down 15-40, 30
all? Playing a game in your head will help you duplicate and
over come the match pressure that makes your serve
breakdown.
