Attack Second Serve

Definition

Attacking second serve is a high-reward return strategy where returners aggressively target weak second serves to create immediate offense or secure break points. Second serves are typically slower and less spin-heavy, making them attackable. Returners often step inside the baseline, take early racquet back, and hit through the court with pace. Attacking second serve is effective but requires excellent timing and court read—if the second serve is stronger than anticipated, the aggressive return may result in error. Professional players attack weak second serves consistently; it's a key break-point opportunity.

Origin: Modern aggressive return philosophy; emphasizes break-point conversion.