Side spin pendulum serve
Serving
vineet Jain Asked 10 years ago
Hello coach, I'm vivan and I want to know how to do the pendulum serve. When I try it I always have a feeling that I've done something wrong so, can you please help me?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Vineet,
There are a few basics. Start by standing side on to the table and then get your elbow up at around shoulder height. From there use your forearm like a pendulum. We have a specific lesson on this called the Pendulum Serve in our Serving Secrets section.
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vineet Jain Posted 10 years ago
Sir but I can't get premium membership because my dad doesn't allow me
Johnny Long Posted 10 years ago
Hey Alois, just wondering if I should use much wrist in the pendulum serve?
Romeo Chua Posted 10 years ago
well, you can generate more spin that way