These 3 INSANELY Effective Serves Will Make You 10x BETTER in Pickleball

 

Introduction In pickleball, just like in baseball, it's crucial to have a variety of serves rather than relying on a single powerful serve. Today, we’ll explore the screwball serve, the heavy topspin serve, and the looper serve. The last serve is one that less than 1% of players know, but it works exceptionally well at the 3.0 to 4.0 level. Helping me today is my sister Kennedy. 1. The Screwball Serve The screwball serve, essentially a side-spin serve, features a noticeable curve that can be tricky for opponents to handle. This serve can disrupt your opponent's positioning whether it goes down the middle or wide. Common Mistake: Many players fail to generate enough spin, making the serve easy to return. The screwball serve is most effective when it stays low with plenty of side spin. Technique: Focus on making the ball spin on a vertical axis by cutting to the side as you hit the ball. Use a Continental grip for better side spin. Toss the ball just in front of your front leg and carve around the ball as you move forward. Drills: Test your spin with the windscreen drill. With enough side spin, the ball will react off the windscreen and go to the side. Another drill involves bouncing the ball on your paddle to generate spin. Strategy: Balance your spin to maintain consistency and accuracy. Excessive cutting can lead to errors, so find the right balance to keep the serve effective. 2. The Heavy Topspin Serve The heavy topspin serve is the most effective and commonly used serve among professionals. It should be a staple in your serving arsenal. Common Mistakes: Recreational players often hit this serve too low over the net or fail to generate enough topspin. A proper topspin serve needs a higher arc for a challenging trajectory. Technique: Use a brushing motion. Start below the ball and finish above it while keeping the paddle face perpendicular to the ground. More aggressive brushing generates more topspin. Drills: Practice with the windscreen to ensure the ball gets a little lift when it hits. If not, you need more spin. Strategy: Aim for the back third of the service box to challenge your opponent. Balance the brushing motion with forward drive for both spin and power. 3. The Looper Serve The looper serve, known by less than 1% of players, is a higher, loopier version of the heavy topspin serve. Its height and spin create an erratic bounce that is tough to handle. Technique: Aim about five feet over the net. The higher trajectory complicates returns, especially if your opponent slices. Strategy: Target your opponent’s backhand. The high bounce and slice make it difficult for them to time their return, often resulting in a shanked shot. Conclusion By mastering the screwball serve, the heavy topspin serve, and the looper serve, you’ll keep your opponents guessing and find it much easier to score points.

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