AFTER SERVICE TACTICS | eBaTT - Tutorial #32

Summary

In this 'back tutorial,' the host discusses the common issue of feeling lost after serving in table tennis. To overcome this, three key tactics are presented: having a game plan, such as playing backhand topspin and aiming for short cross-court serves; incorporating fast long serves to catch opponents off guard; and mastering spin to manipulate the ball's trajectory post-serve. The video emphasizes the importance of practice and strategic serve variation to improve play.

Takeaways

• 🎾 Serving with a plan is crucial for knowing your next move in a game.
• 🤔 Players often feel lost after serving without a clear strategy.
• 🏓 Tip 1: Develop a game plan; for example, aiming to play backhand topspin after serving.
• 🔄 Aim for cross-court, short serves to minimize your opponent's attacking opportunities.
• 📍 Placement is key; logically, a cross-court serve is likely to result in a cross-court return.
• 👀 Anticipate the ball's trajectory based on your serve to prepare for the next shot.
• 🔄 Vary your serves to keep your opponent guessing and prevent them from adapting.
• 🚀 Tip 2: Mix in fast, long serves down the line to catch your opponent off guard.
• 🌀 Tip 3: Use spin to manipulate the ball's trajectory after your opponent's return.
• 💫 Practice generating spin with your serves to control where the ball will go after being struck.
• 🎯 Predict where the ball will land based on the spin and your opponent's return, allowing you to set up your attack.

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