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- T-ServeIntermediateA T-serve is aimed at the center service line. It uses the shortest path for speed and takes away the returner's easiest angles.Tennis
- Time ViolationIntermediateA time violation is a code violation for going over the allowed time between points. A warning usually comes first; repeats cost a fault or a point.Tennis
- Trophy PositionIntermediateThe trophy position is the serve checkpoint at the toss's peak: hitting arm up, body arched, tossing arm raised. The kinetic chain is fully loaded to fire.Tennis
- Unit TurnIntermediateA unit turn is rotating the hips and shoulders together as one unit to prepare for a groundstroke. The arm does not take the racquet back on its own.Tennis
- Volley TechniqueIntermediateVolley technique is the mechanics of striking the ball before it bounces. It uses a short, firm punch action rather than a full groundstroke swing.Tennis
- Wide Serve (Deuce/Ad Court)IntermediateA wide serve is placed near the sideline of the service box. It pulls the returner off the court and opens the opposite side for the next shot.Tennis
- Wrist Snap on ServeIntermediateWrist snap (pronation) on the serve is the forearm-rotation motion through contact that accelerates the racquet head and directs spin, the final link in the serving kinetic chain.Tennis
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