Best serve to learn
Serving
Steven Zumbrun Asked 14 years ago
Good afternoon,
I recently purchased your serving secrets DVD (download version) and it's great. I have 26 days before a tournament to work on my serving skills. If there is only one type of serve that I could learn during this time which would you recommend? The pendulum backspin?
Thanks,
Steve
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Steven,
I think you are right on the mark. The Pendulum backspin serve is a good standard serve that you will be able to use in a match situation.
It is certainly my favourite serve.
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