Add power to your serves

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This video explains how to generate a more powerful serve by focusing on technique rather than brute force.

It emphasizes using a smooth, looping "C" motion during your takeback to build momentum.

Keeping your arm and wrist loose throughout the swing is crucial, allowing the paddle to lag behind your wrist.

Coordinating your arm movement with shoulder and hip rotation will transfer power from your body to the paddle.

Contacting the ball slightly out to the side and in front, with a flexing wrist and a slight upward motion, will maximize leverage and topspin.

A full follow-through ensures a smooth transfer of energy and helps generate topspin.

Key Points:

  • Loose and Loopy: Use a loose arm and a "C" shaped takeback to generate momentum.

  • Paddle Lag: Allow the paddle to lag behind your wrist for a whip-like action.

  • Body Rotation: Coordinate arm movement with shoulder and hip rotation for power transfer.

  • Contact Point: Hit the ball slightly out to the side and in front of your body.

  • Upward Motion and Follow-Through: Flex your wrist and follow through upwards to generate topspin.

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