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What is Slice in Tennis<\/b><\/h2>\n

Slice in tennis is a shot that puts backspin on the ball. The ball usually travels lower over the net and stays low after the bounce. Slice is most often used on the backhand side.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js el_class=”banner-highlight”]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbTdqUEZ6Ml9HckFXTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDczJTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_js][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Detailed Explanation<\/b><\/h2>\n

A slice in tennis is created by hitting under and through the ball. The racket starts above the contact point and moves forward as it comes down towards the ball. This creates backward rotation, or backspin.<\/span><\/p>\n

The spin changes the flight and bounce of the ball. A slice usually travels lower than a topspin shot. It also tends to stay low after hitting the court.<\/span><\/p>\n

Players often use slice to change the pace of a rally. It can also keep the ball low for the opponent. This may make the next shot harder to attack.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slice is common on the backhand side. It can also be used on forehands, returns, approach shots, and drop shots.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How It Looks in a Match<\/b><\/h2>\n

Example 1 \u2013 Slice Backhand<\/b><\/h3>\n

A player receives a deep ball near the baseline. They hit a backhand slice with an open racket face. The ball travels low over the net and stays low after the bounce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Example 2 \u2013 Slice Approach Shot<\/b><\/h3>\n

A player receives a short ball. They hit a slice and move towards the net. The low bounce can make it harder for the opponent to hit a strong passing shot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Slice in Tennis Matters<\/b><\/h2>\n