receiver does not have an opportunity of an easy kill. It must
also be placed so as to allow the server an advantage for his
next return, admitting the receiver puts the ball in play.

Just as the first law of receiving is to, put the ball in play,
so of service it is to cause the receiver to fall into error. Do
not strive unduly for clean aces, but use your service to upset
the ground strokes of your opponent.

There are several style services in vogue in all countries. The
American twist has become one of the most popular forms of
delivery and as such deserves special treatment. The usual forms
of service are (1) the slice service, (2) the American twist, (3)
the reverse delivery, (4) the "cannon ball" or flat serve.

The slice service is the easiest and most natural form for all
beginners, and proves so effective that many great players use
it. It is the service of William M. Johnston, A. R. F. Kingscote,
Norman E. Brookes, and many others.

Service should be hit from as high a point as the server can
COMFORTABLY reach. To stretch unnecessarily is both wearing on
the server and unproductive of results.

The slice service should be hit from a point above the right
shoulder and as high as possible. The server should stand at
about a forty-five degree angle to the baseline, with both feet
firmly planted on the ground. Drop the weight back on the right
foot and swing the racquet freely and easily behind the back.
Toss the ball high enough into the air to ensure it passing