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A Twist serve is thrown somewhat behind the server's head, and the racquet brushes the ball from the 8 o'clock position to the 2 'clock position, imparting a combination of topspin and sidespin that makes the ball go in an angled arc over the net. Upon bouncing, it jumps high and to the side in the direction of the server's racquet arm. For example, if a right hander hits a Twist serve to the ad (backhand) court, it will jump away from the center of the court. Due to the partial topspin and height at which it clears the net, the Twist serve has more margin for error than a Flat Serve and is therefore a common choice among top pros for a safe second serve. A player who is able to change the angle at which the racquet brushes the ball (say, 7 o'clock to 12 o'clock) can change the horizontal bounce of the ball at will, reducing the predictability of the bounce for the receiver. Also, because the topspin imparted on the ball forces it to bounce high, the receiver would be unable to hit an ideal shot in their contact zone (typically between waist and shoulder level). A Twist serve is best countered by moving in early and striking the ball on the rise, before it can bounce high out of the receiver's comfort zone. In the Japanese anime Prince Of Tennis , Ryoma Echizen uses the "twist serve" as one of his main weapons. Pro players who are well known for their kick-serve: Stefan Edberg |
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