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Reverse Pendulum Serve Handle Position

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Topic: Reverse Pendulum Serve Handle Position

Posted By: Daemun
Subject: Reverse Pendulum Serve Handle Position
Date Posted: 06/01/2016 at 3:52am

Hi Everyone,

I'm working on improving my reverse pendulum backspin serve (shakehand grip).

My question is when you're doing the backswing, should your handle be resting on top of your forearm? or should it be under the forearm?

It seems like it will be easier to get under the ball to get backspin if the handle is under the forearm as it lets you get the racket more horizontal, but I can't seem to hit it properly that way.

I looked up pro videos and it seems like most of them are doing it with the handle above the forearm, but some do it below as well. Is there a "right" way of doing it?

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Posted By: typn
Date Posted: 06/01/2016 at 7:20am

above of cause, watch Freitas serve carefully and you will see

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Posted By: NextLevel
Date Posted: 06/01/2016 at 11:13am

Above the forearm is more common, but it is possible to serve with handle below the forearm as well. In TT, if anything is leading to success for you at the level you want to play, you can do it, so do whichever one works for you.

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