A Great Serve Establishes Control

PickleArc™ SERVE Model

• Contact height: 20–30 inches

• Apex location: 6–10 feet after contact

• Apex height: 48–72 inches depending on pace and depth

• Net crossing: through the top of the 24 inch serve target

• Descent: controlled into the back third of the service box

With a well-executed serve, the ball

• Rises and reaches its apex before the net plane

• Drops late into the court

• Pushes opponents backward

• Prompts weaker returns

On offense, arc training helps you

• Isolate weaker opponents

• Use body serves to jam aggressive returners

On defense, arc training helps you

• Achieve deep placement to keep returners back

• Reduce opponents’ ability to attack instantly