High Toss serving problem

elvin tee Asked 12 years ago

Hi,coach. Recently, I watch a video about high toss serve. Then, I practice the serve. But I always hit the ball at the side of bat or hit the side of table. This makes me lose point. I think the problem is timing. Are you have some advice to me. Thanks.

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Elvin,

Yes, practice your toss for a while even without the ball. Get the feel of the ball falling at the different speed. Then you can introduce the bat and see how it goes.

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DHS Lover Posted 12 years ago

Hi sir Alois, I have a problome on this serve too that's the ball always high and make them easier to flick or topspin so, when i throw the ball and i swing my bat when the bat on what height ? Is it higher than the net or lower ?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Yes, wait till the ball is a bit lower before hitting it. It will still be above net height but probably lower than where you are hitting it at the moment.

This is a common problem of the High Toss serve because players become anxious to hit the ball.

elvin tee Posted 12 years ago

it's quite hard for me. Sometime it is work but sometime not. Can you had some advice for me? Thx!