Ask The Coach Show #6 - What Serves Did Alois and Jeff Use?

Question 1 - 0:22

Hello, I’m trying to develop a serve that just nicks the table, is this legal? Thanks. George.

Question 2 - 2:50

As I play short pimples on backhand I have recently begun to wonder if it would be good to turn my bat during a rally and hit the ball with my short pips but on my forehand side. What do you think, is it a good idea to train on that? Fredrik.

Question 3 - 4:30

I saw when professional players get serves to their forehand they often move over and return it with their backhand. Should I start practicing returning serves that come to my forehand with my backhand or should I practice my forehand more? David.

Question 4 - 6:24

I have an 11 year old son I am trying to teach table tennis. We practice about once a month and we have been doing that for a while but not making much progress. I feel I should teach him how to consistently bounce the ball. Can you tell me how? Fatih.

Question 5 – 8:50

Hi guys, just to ask what serves did you both use in your careers? Also can you tell me what serves encourage a forehand return? Sasha.