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How do I serve short with spin consistently? I can serve short with little or no spin but good opponents are usually able to attack this type of serve. I have played against players who can serve backspin or side spin about one foot from the net and i have difficulty in attacking their serve. Any suggestions?
Hi Derrick,
The best way to improve this is to get a small target and place it about 30 cm from the net. Then go out and serve for 10 minutes trying to get the ball to skid fast off the target. It is important to get the ball to skid fast off the target and not lob onto the target.
Do this and let me know the results. I think you will be amazed.
Use this fun game to improve your short push. The short push is such an important stroke in table tennis as it stops your opponent from playing a full attacking topspin stroke. It is important that you keep the ball low and short when playing the short push and this is what the game encourages. Good luck and remember if you have any questions about this video then leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you!
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mink Unknown Posted 15 years ago
Alois,
When you said place an object 30cm away from the net, which side of the net were you talking about? Is it my side of the net, or the other side?
Thanks.
mink
Ji-Soo Woo Posted 15 years ago
minkh
i think the coach means the other side of the net. This sounds like good practice and I am going to try this myself the next time I have the opportunity...
christian Unknown Posted 15 years ago
DP Unknown Posted 15 years ago