power serve

Forceful opening shot

A power serve is a serve in tennis, volleyball, or similar sports hit with maximum force, prioritizing speed over placement or spin.

The goal is to overwhelm the opponent before a rally develops: Her power serve regularly clocks over 120 miles per hour.

Players with strong power serves often hold serve more easily but may sacrifice accuracy.

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Categories

racket sportsvolley, forehand, backhand, doubles, singles
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Opposites

serve force/velocity

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underhand serve · spin serve · slice serve · floater

serve strategy/placement

power serveslice serve

Sidespin tennis delivery

spin serve · kick serve · topspin serve · underhand serve · drop shot

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G