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Improve Your Game: Return of Serve
USTA pro Lizanne Jinkerts offers this tip for returning serves. Early in a match, study your opponent's second serve—to avoid double faulting, he or she will usually revert to a "safe serve." Take note of that and expect a similar type of serve in crucial spots. Anticipate where the ball is going ... and attack!
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