The Pickleball Serve

STEPS TO THE BEST PICKLEBALL SERVE

• Don’t rush it is your turn to serve in Pickleball. 
• Take a deep breath. 
• You have 10 seconds to serve.
• Look at the area where you’re going to serve the ball. 
• Tap the center of the paddle with the ball or bounce the ball on the ground with the paddle, once or twice to focus on the center of the paddle. 
• The tighter you hold the paddle and the faster you swing, the further and faster the ball will travel. 
• Don’t grip the paddle as hard as you can, that can cause elbow issues. 
• Hold the ball out in front of you, at arm’s length, between your waist and knee. 
• Keep your eye on the ball, try not to look up until you finish hitting the ball. 
• Transfer your weight to the back foot as you bring your paddle back; and as your arm comes forward to hit the ball, transfer your weight to the front foot. 
• When you make contact with the ball follow through to finish your stroke. 
• Remember, contact with the ball should be made below the waist, and the paddle should be moving from low to high. 
• Make sure the paddle face is facing the net.

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