Ma lin Service

Hi Alois

I know you have put up a video already about the Ma Lin serve but I was wondering about the angle of the bat and how do you get that brushing motion without too much forward momentum.

When I try the serve it ends up with to much side spin and not enough backspin. I have learned how to get backspin on its own but while throwing it up and with to much forward momentum I'm finding it quite hard.

Also i was wondering whats the best way to win a short game of about 3 points. My school has tables and we always play cross service and first to three. To start we throw the ball in for service. We also have a rule that whoever wins the point will serve. I know these rules are quite wierd and not normal but I was wondering what is the best service for a short match with cross serve?

I know its a long question but thanks if you could answer it.

Galen