Switching service

Serving

Zaid Jamal Asked 8 years ago

Hi Alois

I want to know if it's allowed to switch from forehand to backhand or the other way around during service.

For example serving pendulum and hitting with the other side

Thank you

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Zaid,

Yes you are. As long as you are still throwing the ball up quite straight then it is OK.

So if you are merely switching the side of the racket that you use that is acceptable.

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Zaid Jamal Posted 8 years ago

So you can switch even during the service right ?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
Yes as long as the ball goes up almost vertically you can move around and use whichever side of the bat that you want.

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