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TOP SPIN SERVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Volleyball
DEF

An advanced type of serve that is hit with a great deal of speed and forward spin causing it to drop rapidly to the floor.

CONT

When practicing serves, you should practice at least three different varieties. In general, a hard topspin serve, an intermediate normal serve, and a lob creampuff dead-ball serve are good choices to practice.

Key term(s)
  • top-spin service
  • topspin service
  • top spin service

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volleyball

Spanish

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