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What's the best grip for first serves?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: What's the best grip for first serves?
Answer: Most players do best with a Continental grip (photo) for first serves. It's well suited to the mixture of topspin and slice that accompany the typical power serve, and it can hit flatter, too. If you want a heavier kick on your first serve, you might experiment with moving your grip toward the Eastern backhand (photo).

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