Another Question about the topspin serve

Serving

Christian Habis
Christian Habis Asked 9 years ago

Hi again,

First thanks for answering my question in Ask the Coach show. Now i have the basics of the Pendulum serve!

I’m just curious about the Serve that Jeff did in your match vs him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTxATrjOoLY

On 4:35 , is the serve that jeff did, the basic pendulum serve? or is it a variation of it? Its not clear whether he swinged the bat in a pendulum motion or not.

Thanks again.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Christian,

I thin that was a kind version of the Pendulum serve where he put no spin on the ball for me by just pushing his bat through the ball with a flat contact.


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Christian Habis

Christian Habis Posted 9 years ago

Ahhh, so is it any useful?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Only for exhibition purposes.  I guess as a variation if someone doesn’t have a strong flick or short game.


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