Gardos Serve
Serving
Nacho Garach Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff:
I like so much the way Robert Gardos play and I would like to know how to do his serve.
Can you help me?
Bye
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Nacho,
He is doing the Pendulum serve most of the time. Get side on to the table and get your elbow isolated and high. From there, swing through with just your forearm and wrist to get the spin. When starting out, use a lot of wrist and a little forearm.
We cover this in our lesson in Serving Secrets on the Pendulum Serve.
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Nacho Garach Posted 10 years ago
OK Thanks, I will try to do it tomorrow training in my club.
Bye