I never developed a good twist serve. I played every day for about 3 years when I was younger, and did develop a slice serve, but these days my toss is lower (a la Roscoe Tanner, Guillermo Vilas, etc.) and it's basically a flat serve as I can't really arch my body much.turbo said:
Jimmy Snyder said:
It takes some practice to develop a decent twist, but that once you get it down, that bounce can be deadly on hard courts. The ball seems to lob in there, but when it hits the court, it scoots, low and fast. Good players can defend against it, but novices get punked over and over again. Actually, even good players can bust up gear trying to pry low-fast serves off the court. If you can develop a decent twist serve, you can play well below your age.ThomasT said:
I've played against people, about 40 years ago, who had really good twist serves. Both on hard courts and synthetic clay courts. It's very effective on both surfaces imo. But I've never played on grass. I imagine that that surface would favor people who can slice really effectively.turbo said:
Yes, absolutely! Age is just a number and as long as you are in good shape and have no medical restrictions, you can definitely play tennis in South Florida.
Yes, South Florida is known for its great weather and many outdoor tennis courts. There are also many tennis clubs and communities that cater to players of all ages and skill levels.
No, you don't need to have prior tennis experience to play in South Florida. There are plenty of beginner-friendly courts and programs available for those who are new to the sport.
You can play tennis in South Florida as often as you'd like! With the great weather and abundance of courts, you can play almost every day if you want to. Just remember to stay hydrated and take breaks when needed.
The best time to play tennis in South Florida is during the cooler months of October through April. This is when the weather is most pleasant and there are fewer chances of rain or extreme heat.