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LESSON 2 · Sports Science: The Physics of Winning

PAUSE TO THINK

How fast can a professional tennis serve travel?

263 km/h (163.4 mph)

At that speed, the ball crosses the 23.77-meter court in about 0.33 seconds. The returner starts moving before contact, reading body language and racket angle.

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