Punch serve

Serving

JinMeng Lai
JinMeng Lai Asked 13 years ago

Hi,

could you help me take a look at this serve? The website is

http://tabletennista.com/2012/2/taku-takakiwa-misako-wakamiya-won-japan-to/

The woman's singles match at 00.38   

What serve is this?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi JinMeng,

This is a similar serve to the one that Par Gerell does.  There was a bit of discussion on our site about this serve.  Take a look at What type of serve is Par Gerell doing?  This should help you with your query. 

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JinMeng Lai

JinMeng Lai Posted 13 years ago

Thank you. I will take a look later and get back to you. many thanks. Just another query. Basically, as I mentioned about increasing spin and speed on my forehand pendulum, I have tried, however many times it has gone over the other end of the table. This is despite me getting the first bounce on the back part of the side of the table I am standing in. When it hits the opposition table, it is good. But most of the time it goes out. Any advice?
Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
Yes, you need to practice it many many more times before it becomes efficient.

Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Hi JinMeng,

A lot depends on your contact. If you swing your bat fast and hit the ball flat, it will fly off fast. However if you brush the ball finely you will generate a lot of spin and much less forward momentum. This is what makes serving such a fine skill. 

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