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Williams extends her tossing arm all the way up, which helps place the bull in the right spot. She makes her swing long, which creates more power and spin. As she snaps her wrist to hit the ball and begins her follow through, Williams keeps her hitting arm very relaxed, which is a key to power serving.

Methods, Women tennis players, Williams, Serena

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The Australian formation: use the Australian formation to cut off the sharp-angled crosscourt return

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The server in doubles tennis using the Australian formation stands and serves near the center line and then covers the area to the left. The doubles partner stands to the right of the center line near the net to block the potential cross-court return from the serve receiver.

Doubles tennis

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Becker's blistering serve

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One of Boris Becker's potent offensive weapons that has served him a number of awards and victories is his tenaciously fast service. In serving, Becker observes a relaxed motion, proper racquet grip and hits the ball with a maximum power.

Achievements and awards, Tennis players, Becker, Boris

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