Uses the serve merely as a vehicle to put the ball in play. Dishes up disastrous second serve set-ups to eager and aggressive receivers. Server's offensive game and court strategy ineffective, especially on the return of the served ball. Shows poor reaction to the receivers return of serve. Fails to keep the receiver on the defensive.
Server fails to kill off weak service returns.
Uses the offhand excessively, especially on the serve, when the strong hand would produce a better shot or make the point. Hop serves not employed judiciously or cleverly. Receiver is not kept guessing and can anticipate hops. Encroaches on partner's ball to make an inferior shot. Does not back up partner or back up the play, resulting in an inferior shot by the partner.