How to Hit a Drive Serve in Racquetball

The drive serve is similar to the fastball in baseball because it is designed to overpower an opponent.

Things You'll Need

  • Racquetball Goggles
  • Racquetball Rackets
  • Racquetballs
  • Water Bottles With Squeeze Caps
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide you're hitting a drive serve before you set yourself in the service area.

    • 2

      Pick which back corner you want the ball to finish in.

    • 3

      Stand at the back line of the service area.

    • 4

      Obstruct your opponent's vision by dropping the ball between your body and her or his line of sight.

    • 5

      Bounce the ball low to the ground.

    • 6

      Pull your racquet arm as far back as is comfortable in a backswing.

    • 7

      Hit the ball off the bounce when it's still low to the ground.

    • 8

      Aim for a spot 3-4 feet above the ground on the front wall. Ideally, the ball will bounce just beyond the service line, stay low to the ground, and bounce again before hitting the back wall.

    • 9

      Use varying amounts of power on the drive serve as the situation dictates.