Coming to the playing position after serving

Strategy

Kaustubh Kulkarni
Kaustubh Kulkarni Asked 12 years ago

Sir,I just wanted to have your input on this topic.
As soon as I execute my service from one side of the table, I experience some kind of discomfort to come back into the ready position for the return.

With this happening, it also affects my shot selection a bit.

Can you help me as to how I should position myself immediately after my serve ?

Thank You :)


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Kaustubh,

This is an important part of serving.  You should try to make sure your serve action allows you to get into your ready position as quickly as possible.  This may involve compromising your serve or where you serve from.

Practice the serve and getting into position quickly during your training sessions.

Think about getting into the Basic Stance quickly.


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Arnab Ghosh

Arnab Ghosh Posted 12 years ago

This video also gives a fair idea on assuming the ready position - Getting into position after the pendulum serve


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Thanks for sharing that link Arnab.


Arnab Ghosh

Arnab Ghosh Posted 12 years ago

Hi Jeff,

Absolutely! My pleasure.


Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 12 years ago

Thanks Alois and Jeff !! Also thanks to Arnab for sharing the link which shows me the exact thing ! thank you ! :D


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