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Leveling up your serves

Paul from Pickleball Daily
August 06, 2025

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Topspin Fade Serve Tutorial by Enhance Pickleball

This video from Enhance Pickleball introduces a new type of serve called the "Topspin Fade" serve, a unique mix of topspin and sidespin. It combines the power of a topspin serve with the unpredictability of a screwball serve, making it difficult for opponents to return.

The video breaks down the technique for executing this serve, starting with the spin, which is achieved through a diagonal, upward motion. The recommended grip is a hybrid between an eastern and a continental grip, providing the proper angle to get around the ball.

The ball should be tossed out in front of your body, similar to a screwball serve, but the motion should be a brushing-up action. The video highlights a critical "Flashlight Technique" where the butt cap of the paddle faces up at contact to "carve" and "peel" the ball for the diagonal spin.

For power and consistency, the speaker recommends practicing with an abbreviated motion first before adding more power. The goal is to find a power level that allows for a high consistency rate.

The video also suggests that the best target for this serve is the opponent's right foot, as this can jam them and push them back, making it a safe and effective target.

Key Points:

Topspin Fade: A new serve that combines topspin and sidespin for unpredictability.
Technique: Use a diagonal, upward brushing motion with a hybrid grip.
"Flashlight Technique": Ensure the butt cap of the paddle faces up at contact for the proper spin angle.
Consistency over Power: Find a power level that allows for a high consistency rate (9 out of 10 serves in).
Best Target: Aim for the opponent's right foot to jam them and push them back.

Watch the full tutorial here.