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Fix your serve in 10 minutes
Paul from Pickleball Daily
November 07, 2025
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Kyle Koszuta, known as ThatPickleballGuy, explains three common serving mistakes that prevent players from hitting the ball deep with power and top spin.
Mistake number one is having a narrow base, which leads to instability and prevents proper weight transfer for power generation.
Instead, you need a "power base" with feet wide apart, creating an athletic stance that allows you to shift your weight forward into the serve.
The second mistake is a "jammed release," where the ball is dropped too close to the body, forcing an awkward, short, "T-Rex" arm swing.
To fix this, you must extend your dropping arm out in front, giving the paddle enough space to accelerate and generate effortless power, similar to a golf driver swing.
Mistake number three is an "army swing," which relies only on arm strength for power instead of a full-body coil.
The goal is to generate effortless power through core rotation, similar to winding up a toy car for an explosive release of energy.
A correct, rotational finish will show the paddle side of your body rotating and your back foot stepping into the court toward your target.
Key Points:
Use a wide "power base" stance to create stability and allow for an effective weight transfer during the serve.
Correct a jammed release by extending the drop farther out in front of your body to give the paddle space to accelerate.
Avoid an "army swing" by incorporating a full-body coil and core rotation for effortless power.
To check for proper rotation, ensure the paddle side of your body finishes toward the target, with your back foot stepping into the court.
Doing these three things—a wide base, extension, and rotation—will naturally generate top spin, which is better than focusing only on paddle face manipulation.
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Paul