Serving in pickleball is the first stroke of the game and is used to put the ball into play. A good serve can give you an advantage by forcing your opponent to react to your shot. There are two main types of serves in pickleball: the forehand serve and the backhand serve.
The forehand serve is hit with the palm of the hand facing forward. The ball is tossed into the air and then hit with a forward motion. The backhand serve is hit with the back of the hand facing forward. The ball is tossed into the air and then hit with a backward motion.
