Reverse Pendulum serve

Olle Bus Asked 11 years ago

Hi sir, i really need to know how to execute the reverse pendulum serve as timo boll does. I think i would learn it fairly fast if i know how to do. Many players in my club can do it, so i also want to know how to do the serve.

Thanks for your help!

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Olle,

Take a look at this previous video response. Reverse Backspin and How do I get feeling in the Reverse Pendulum Serve? will help you.

We also have a section in our Serving Secrets lessons on the Reverse Pendulum Serve.

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Kyle Uy Posted 11 years ago

i have a similar problem

when i do the reverse pendulum serve, it feels awkward and is not fluid

i have no trouble performing the pendulum serve

i've tried over and over, but i'm not improving. (i only do these in practices, never in matches)