Popular service
Serving
Cristh Garrido Asked 11 years ago
Hi Alois and Pingskills
i saw a lot of professionals and everybody has a particular service, that is a sidespin-backspin serve. Everybody does that service at least one time in a match (ma long, xu xin, wang liqin, jun mizutani, jan ove waldner, even you Alois, in the match vs Italy) and i want to know how to do this service, which is the moment of the contact, etc.
Please help
Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Cristh,
You are right, this is a popular serve because it is difficult for the receiver to attack if executed well.
We cover this serve in detail in the Serving Secrets lessons.
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The kicker serve is one of our "must learn" serves. It's fast, fun, and has lots of topspin. It can be dangerous because if it's not fast enough and if you don't surprise your opponent then they may be able to attack it forcefully putting you on the defensive straight away. Used well though, and sparingly, it can be a great weapon. It can win you a point outright and it will stop your opponent from standing over the table waiting for your short serves since they need to be ready for anything.
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Cristh Garrido Posted 11 years ago
Hi Alois and Pingskills
wich effect is more important in this service?? the sidespin or the backspin?? or both in balance??
Mainly the backspin because that makes it difficult to attack. The sidespin adds some difficulty.