Topspin serve

Serving

dennis visser Asked 12 years ago

Hello coach(es)

I cannot get it working really with the topspin services.

do you have any tactics?

Thanks in advance!

The Inquirer

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Dennis,

To get a good topspin serve you need to brush up the back of the ball. For a Pendulum topspin serve you should hit the ball in the later part of your swing as the bat is coming up.

We have a lesson on this in our Serving Secrets section of the site.

Question actions

Notify me of updates Add to Favourites

Back to Questions

Recommended Video

The Key to Making Your Long Serves More Effective

Want to win more points straight off your serve? In this video, we reveal the key to making your long serves more effective in table tennis.

You’ll learn:

✔ When to use a long fast serve for maximum impact
✔ How to add speed, spin, and placement to trouble your opponent
✔ Common mistakes players make with long serves (and how to fix them)

Whether you’re an attacking player looking for quick winners or you simply want to keep your opponent on the back foot, these tips will help you transform your long serve into a real weapon.

Watch Now

No comments yet!