Grip pressure during pendulum serve

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Michael Elia
Michael Elia Asked 13 years ago

Hi coach Alois and Jeff can you tell me what should be the finger pressure like during the pendulum serve specifically in backspin serves?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Michael,

On contact you may want to put a little more pressure on the thumb and forefinger but try to keep the wrist relaxed so it can move fast and through it's full range of motion.

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Michael Elia

Michael Elia Posted 13 years ago

so I must keep wrist always relaxed.The thumb and forefinger are relaxed to keep fluid motion but are squeezed just before the contact right?

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Yes that is right.

Michael Elia

Michael Elia Posted 13 years ago

Thank you coach for the tip

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