Maximum SPIN Beginner Backhand Serve Tutorial

Summary

This video explains why the backhand sidespin serve is ideal for beginner table tennis players, offering numerous spin variations, placements, and ease of execution. The tutorial covers the grip, positioning, and techniques to add different spins, including sidespin, backspin, and topspin. The video also highlights the strategic placements of the serve to confuse opponents and gain an advantage. Additionally, there's a giveaway of a four-star racket and two sets of balls. Viewers are encouraged to like, comment, and share the video for a chance to win.

Takeaways

• 🎾 The backhand sidespin serve is the best beginner table tennis serve due to its versatility and ease of execution.
• 👍 This serve allows for various spin variations and placements, making it ideal for beginners.
• 🏓 The grip for the backhand sidespin serve is the same as the backhand topspin serve, using a shake hand grip.
• 😌 Keep the grip relaxed to allow for different spin variations and effective serves.
• 📐 Proper positioning involves facing your opponent, slightly bending the knees, and having your arm ready for a smooth motion.
• 🔄 Spin variations include normal sidespin, backspin sidespin, and sidespin topspin, each requiring slight wrist adjustments.
• 💨 For normal sidespin, keep the bat vertical and hit the back side of the ball to create spin.
• 🔃 To add more sidespin, hook the bat at the end of the motion with a wrist flick.
• ⬇️ For backspin sidespin, angle the bat flatter and push forward with the wrist to create spin.
• ⏫ The sidespin topspin variation involves a more vertical bat and a wrist flick over the ball.
• 📍 Placement options include serving short down the line, serving long down the line, and serving short with topspin sidespin, each with different strategic advantages.
• 🏆 Effective placements can force the opponent to push the ball, making it easier for the server to attack and win rallies.
• 🎁 The video includes a giveaway of a four-star racket and two sets of balls, with details in the description.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The video script focuses on teaching the backhand sidespin serve for beginner table tennis players, highlighting its variations, execution, and placement.

Why is the backhand sidespin serve considered ideal for beginners?

The backhand sidespin serve is considered ideal for beginners because it offers many spin variations, different placements, is easy to execute, and can confuse opponents.

What type of grip should be used for the backhand sidespin serve?

The backhand sidespin serve uses a shake hand grip, with the pointer finger along the back and thumb horizontal. The grip should be relaxed to allow for spin variations.

What is the correct body positioning for executing the backhand sidespin serve?

The correct body positioning involves facing the opponent sideways, slightly bending the knees, and having the arm ready to move across the body smoothly while throwing the ball up.

How should the ball be thrown and struck for the backhand sidespin serve?

The ball should be thrown up while moving the arm in a smooth motion. As the ball drops, the arm should be ready to put on the spin by contacting the ball with a vertical bat angle.

What are the different spin variations for the backhand sidespin serve?

The different spin variations include normal sidespin, sidespin with a wrist flick for added topspin, backspin sidespin with a flatter bat angle, and sidespin topspin by moving the wrist more vertically.

How can you add more sidespin to the serve?

To add more sidespin, you can hook at the end of the motion and add a wrist flick upwards, creating extra sidespin and a bit of topspin.

What is the benefit of using the backhand sidespin serve with different placements?

Using different placements makes it harder for the opponent to predict the serve, allowing you to place the ball advantageously to set up your return shots and potentially win the rally.

What are some suggested placements for the backhand sidespin serve?

Suggested placements include serving short down the line with backspin sidespin, serving long with sidespin, and serving short with sidespin topspin to force the opponent to push or pop up the ball.

What is the giveaway mentioned in the video script?

The giveaway includes a four-star racket and two sets of balls, with details provided at the end of the video and in the description. Participants need to like, comment, and share the video to enter.