How Do You Do A Topspin Serve In Table Tennis?
The topspin serve is a good basic attacking serve. The topspin causes the ball to accelerate as it hits the table, forcing your opponent to act quickly. Stand with your body turned three-quarters to the table, holding the ball forward and your paddle back. Take note of your opponent’s position as you serve. Keep your paddle-elbow close to your hip as you draw the paddle back. Hold the paddle low, so that you swing upward on the ball. Hold the ball loosely in your palm and toss it up about head high (a higher toss is more difficult to hit, but will have more spin). Swing through the ball as it descends in front of you. Swing from your shoulder. Strike the ball with a closed paddle (face down), about ten to fifteen inches above the table. The closed paddle and upward swing are essential to achieving the desired topspin on this serve. Follow through, allowing the paddle to cross your body, almost to your opposite shoulder.
