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When Attacking a Weak Second Serve Produces More Errors
Moving forward and aiming for a line are not the same form of attack.
Start with this check
Increasing both swing speed and target difficulty on a short serve can disrupt contact spacing and balance.
Try these steps in order
- As the opponent tosses, take one step forward and create room to contact the ball at a comfortable height.
- Apply pressure with depth and spin to a generous crosscourt target, staying away from the line.
- After the return, hold your position inside the baseline and connect the next ball to the attacking pattern.
Bottom line
Attacking a second serve is not an attempt at an immediate winner; it uses an earlier contact point to take control of the next ball.
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