Prevent Your Opponent from Attacking Your Serves
Joseph Wang
8/2/2006If your opponent is particularly aggressive and attacks your serves, here are a few tips to keep him at bay. Always remember to look at where your opponent is standing before you serve. If he is itching to step around, do not hesitate to serve down the line. It is best to throw the ball a little higher when you serve, so you can have some time to sneak a glance from the corner of your eye before actually serving. If you think he is going to step around, you can always serve a side spin into the wide backhand, so the ball chases him as he is stepping around, or you could just serve short (at least two bounces before the ball leaves the table). Remember that serving is meant to give you the advantage and allow you to attack, not your opponent. [Playing Tips.] | 
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