Twist Serve (ツイスト サーブ )
A serve Ryoma typically performs with his right hand, though it needs to be hit with the opponent's dominant hand. The twist serve is Ryoma's most notable shot. It is meant to shoot towards the opponent's face, making it difficult to return. He can perform it with his left hand when he is facing left-handed opponents. He claims that he does this so he can hit the opponent in the face with the ball. It was first used against Sasabe.
In the English dubbed version of Prince of Tennis, the twist serve is referred to as the kick serve, which is similar to the...
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