Question

Explain the following term:

Slice

Explain the following:

Slice

Answer 1

1. A slice forehand or backhand is essentially the opposite of a topspin shot. Rather than brushing up and over the tennis ball, a slice shot is hit by brushing underneath the tennis ball and creating backspin.
2. Players hit the forehand and backhand slice with one hand, usually with a continental grip or a slight variation of this grip bordering on an eastern.
3. The slice shot can be highly effective to quickly change the pace of a rally to throw off your opponent. It’s often hit as a defensive shot when a player has little time to react, or when a player is on the run. 

Answer 2

Shot with underspin or backspin, or served with sidespin. Ground strokes with slice often have a flat trajectory and low bounce.