Need more spin on serves

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Thunvir Unknown
Thunvir Unknown Asked 15 years ago

Hi coach,

Can you tell me how to get more spin in my pendulum, reverse pendulum, corkscrew and tomahawke serves.

is it to do with the bat or what is it


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Thunvir,

It is all to do with the speed of contact and the type of contact you can get on the ball.  Aimefor a fine contact.  Use your wrist as much as you can.  This will generate better speed on contact.

If you haven't got yourself a copy, get a copy of <a href="http://www.pingskills.com/store-serving-secrets-revealed.php"> Serving Secrets Revealed</a>.  This will answer a lot of your questions for you.


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