How to do the pendulum service
Serving
shyam DHARMARAJ Asked 13 years ago
hello coach.I want to learn the spinning pendulam service
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Shyam,
This is a relatively simple serve to learn but will take a while to master.
You need to stand side on to the table in your backhand corner.
Release the three fingers off your handle to allow more movement in the wrist.
Start with your arm up and elbow at shoulder height.
Then only using the forearm, swing down like a pendulum. Keep the bat facing the side wall throughout the service action.
Then practice a lot...
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