Backhand Tomahawk Serve

Table Tennis Serving

Last updated 10 years ago

Jerome Babiera

Jerome Babiera Asked 10 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff,

I have been using the forehand tomahawk serve and I find it really effective specially for left handed players like me because my opponent would be confused where the ball is gonna turn when I put sidespin. But when my opponent gets used to it they can already expect where the ball is gonna go so I wanna learn how to do the backhand tomahawk serve and how to use it effectively.

Thanks,

Jerome 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Jerome,

Start in the same position as the forehand tomahawk.  Start your swing coming through forward.  At the last second, turn your bat to the right and contact the ball with the backhand side of the racket.  It can be a really effective serve to learn, especially if you have the same start as with the forehand tomahawk.


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Jerome Babiera

Jerome Babiera Posted 10 years ago

Thanks Alois! I'll start practicing it :-)


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Let me know how it progresses.


Jerome Babiera

Jerome Babiera Posted 10 years ago

I already got the motion of the serve I am now working on the speed and placement :-)


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Good work.  That is quick improvement.



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