Serving

Serving

Henry Smith
Henry Smith Asked 11 years ago

Hey once again guys,

I would like to ask what is a decent effective serve? Thanks.

Also keep doing what your doing your great!


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Henry,

I think the easiest serve to learn is the Pendulum serve.  To do this you need to alter the grip by taking your 3 fingers off the handle and make fist behind the handle.
 
Then start with your arm up at shoulder level and use your forearm like a pendulum.  We go through this in our lessons on Serving Secrets.


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Henry Smith

Henry Smith Posted 11 years ago

Thanks


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