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Backhand Serve Tactics 4 - Crossing the Playing Elbow - Left Hander

From Greg Letts, About.com

Diagram of Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 4

Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 4

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Execution of Backhand Serve Tactic - vs Left Hander
When serving to left handers, the basic idea of crossing the receiver's playing elbow remains unchanged, with a couple of minor modifications.

Instead of moving the ball away from the receiver, the server will be serving into the body of the receiver instead, tending to cramp his return.

Due to the placement of the ball, the receiver is more likely to prepare for a forehand stroke initially, and then move to his right to adjust for the curve of the ball.

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