Pendulum backspin serve
Serving
Ian Costello Asked 14 years ago
When I try putting a lot of backspin, I have trouble getting the ball over the net and I also don't generate as much spin as I want. Please help me!
Thanks.
Simon Gerada Answered 14 years ago
Hi Ian,
There are 2 parts to this question. The first is regarding generating spin.
To get spin you need a decent rubber that can grip the ball. Once you have your equipment sorted you need to concentrate on 2 main points to get the spin.
1) You need a brushing contact
2) You need a fast contact
The second part to the question is regarding where the ball is bouncing on the table. You need to watch closely as you serve and then adjust the angle of your bat and where the ball is bouncing on the table.
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Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago
Hi Ian,
Simon has joined the PingSkills team to help answer some of our Ask the Coach questions via video. Simon runs the Health Wellness and Table Tennis club and has had an amazing Table Tennis career. You can find out more about him in an interview I did with him on the PingPod.