Pendulum Serve position and grip
Table Tennis Serving
Last updated 10 years ago
DHS Lover Asked 10 years ago
Hi PingSkills,
What is the ready position for the pendulum serve so that we can move to the next ball
as i standing and serve, it make me hard to get into the position so my coach tell me to put my right foot at the back of my left foot (for the right hand) just like the position to run. so that i can easily move my foot to the ready position by moving my right foot. what do you think about it? or is there really have a position where doing the pendulum serve?
and also, can i put my thumb anywhere when doing the serve as if i put my index finger at the middle or higher on the bat, my thumb will move across and straight and touch the rubber rather than the paddle
what do you think about it ?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Frendy,
The position you describe is a good one. This allows you to move quickly into position. YOu will notice that most top players start in this position for the Pendulum serve.
The finger position is also OK. Then get the normal grip back as soon as you serve.
Thoughts on this question
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
and then where's the best place to serve ? is it at the end of the table or out of the table (beside the white line)
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Take a look at our lesson on Serve Placement.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
what i mean is where's the best place for me to serve, not the best placement of the ball
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hi Frendy,
It will depend a little upon your opponent but try from a few different positions and see what you like. A lot of people prefer to serve from the backhand side as it opens up the rest of the table for their forehand.