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Judah Cagas Asked 15 years ago

hi coaches,

i observed that when ma long serve he always got the third attack then score, if not the third attack he always attack first? what serve and spin does he generate to always get the third ball

thank you,

judah

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Judah,

It is his variation of serve and his accurate placement that allows him to attack first.

His serves are fast but short which makes it difficult for his opponent to keep the return short and low. Therefore he gets the first attack.

There isn't one serve he is doing, but a variation that makes him successful.

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Thoughts on this question (4)

Judah Cagas Posted 15 years ago

oh, thank you pingskills

Samuel Lim Posted 15 years ago

yeah you have to vary the spin and placement on your serve.

Tim Sodelund Posted 15 years ago

If you use the sidespin or pendulum serve the contact point is important if tou contact on the top off the ball you get some topspin if you contact undernath the ball it will generate some underspin.

MaLin2

Tim Sodelund Posted 15 years ago

Hope it helps.

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