Reverse Pendulum service

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navya Unknown Asked 15 years ago

thank you sir.your advice on heavy topspin had been exteremely helpful to me.i wanted to ask you on how to do the reverse pedulum service because i hear it is a good service and sir,could you please tell me who is the world no 1 in table tennis?

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Navya, To do the Reverse Pendulum serve start with your elbow up high and the forehand side of your bat facing towards you. Then bring your bat forward and finish with the leading edge pointing at the far net post. It is difficult to visualise. If you can buy a copy of Serving Secrets Revealed. This will show you the serve and break it down for you to follow easily. Good luck with it.

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Piers Grey Posted 15 years ago

Hey, by the way, the player who is the best in the world (number 1) is Ma Lin from China.

Leslie Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Actually Ma Long is the no 1 player. He recently overtook Wang Hao at the top. Last time I checked Ma Lin was 3rd.

andrew brand Posted 15 years ago

i hate the reverse pendulum, it is so damn hard to do!! ive been trying it for ages and im still inconsistent and daren't use it in a match unless im 10 points ahead! when it works it gets loads of spin but this is so hard. ive not seen anyone in my division use it yet so it cant be just me!

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