Serving
Hi PingSkills! I'm a shakehander. When I try to serve like he zhiwen like you taught, the ball doesnt go long and fast at all...how can I fix that problem?
Hi Xariuz,
Firstly make sure you are modifying your grip by taking your 3 fingers away from the handle and putting them behind the handle. This will allow you the freedom of the wrist that is required.
Next, you need to allow yourself to make mistakes by hitting the ball long. I often tell players to really smash the ball on this serve.
Give these a try and see how it goes.
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Serving in table tennis is about much more than just getting the ball into play; it's about setting the pace, controlling the game, and exploiting your opponent's weaknesses from the very first touch. In This Video, You'll Discover:
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- Targeting Weaknesses: Tips on identifying and exploiting your opponent's weaker side with precision serves.
- Varying Your Serve Position: The benefits of serving from different positions and how it can confuse and unbalance your opponent.
- The Crossover Point: How to target the elusive crossover point (the transition between forehand and backhand) to force errors or weak returns.
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Xariuz Cruz Posted 12 years ago
You mean hit the ball not brush the ball?
Yes a bit flatter to get it moving faster.