What is AZ Serve in Racquetball?

The AZ serve, also known as the crosscourt serve, is a popular and effective serve in racquetball. It is named after the two lines on the court that the ball must cross in order to be legal: the "A" line and the "Z" line. AZ serves typically travel at a high speed and can be difficult to return.

To perform an AZ serve, the server must stand behind the service line and hit the ball in such a way that it crosses both the "A" line and the "Z" line before landing in the opposite service court. The server can hit the ball with either a forehand or backhand grip, and the ball can be hit with either topspin or backspin.

AZ serves can be very effective if executed correctly. They can be used to force the opponent to cover a large area of the court and can make it difficult for them to get into a good position to return the ball. However, AZ serves can also be risky if they are not hit with enough power or accuracy. If the ball does not cross both the "A" line and the "Z" line, it will be called a fault and the opponent will be awarded a point.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference between an AZ serve and a center serve? An AZ serve crosses both the "A" line and the "Z" line, while a center serve only crosses the center line.
  • Which type of serve is more difficult to return? An AZ serve is generally more difficult to return than a center serve.
  • What is the best way to hit an AZ serve? The best way to hit an AZ serve is to use a forehand grip and hit the ball with topspin.
  • What are the advantages of hitting an AZ serve? AZ serves can force the opponent to cover a large area of the court and can make it difficult for them to get into a good position to return the ball.
  • What are the risks of hitting an AZ serve? AZ serves can be risky if they are not hit with enough power or accuracy. If the ball does not cross both the "A" line and the "Z" line, it will be called a fault and the opponent will be awarded a point.

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