The kick serve separates decent players from very good players. It’s not hard to understand how to hit it, but it’s difficult to do it well and consistently. A great kick jumps up at the returner. A ...

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, a new tennis serve entered the canon, the first ...

Have you always wanted to own a kick serve? Let us show you how to get started. ** For recreational players, the kick serve is a defi ning stroke. With it, you have a reliable second serve that safely ...