- Racquet has brushed upward and across ball.
- Wrist has flexed farther.
- Body's forward lean more conspicuous.
Photo Lesson: How to Hit the Topspin-Slice Power First Serve
By Jeff Cooper, About.com
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- Stance, Grip, and Toss Hold
- Knee Bend and Body Coil on Wind-up
- Beginning of Upward Strike: Elbow Up, Racquet Down
- Mid-Swing
- Split Second Before Contact
- Split Second After Contact
- Natural Pronation
- Early Follow-Through
- End of Follow-Through
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