Pendulum Serve
Serving
Kabeer Sayed Asked 7 years ago
Hi Alois,
What is the technique for the pendulum serve and what are your main tips for making sure it is effective?
Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Kabeer,
A couple of things to think about is your stance and then your swing. Stand side on to the table and the get your elbow up high. Swing through with your forearm in a pendulum motion.
We have a detailed explanation and demonstration in a tutorial in the Must Learn Serves section of the site. Take a look at what is available on the Pendulum Serve video.
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Kabeer Sayed Posted 7 years ago
Hi Alois,
Thanks for the advice. I will try to use it in my game. Unfortunately, the video you sent me requires me to be a premium member which I can’t do, so do u have any other videos/tutorials I could watch?
Thanks
Hi Kabeer,
That is the one we have on the serve.