How to return a PENDULUM serve (real coaching session with Simon)

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In this video, I explain how to return a forehand pendulum serve aimed at your backhand.
The footage is taken from a real coaching session with a player called Simon. Simon had a very good season in his local league, but he really wants to improve his return of serves. And the serve he struggles with most is the forehand pendulum serve.
In the session I show Simon how to read the spin, how to return the serve in a basic way and how to return the serve in a more advanced way.
This video is essential viewing to any player who also struggles returning a pendulum serve.
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Пікірлер: 47

  • @raigne
    @raigne2 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos since I was in the the 5th grade. Since then I always participated on regional meets. Now, I'm entering college and your videos still managed to help me improve my skills. Thank you sir

  • @johnf536
    @johnf5362 жыл бұрын

    That was a very good way to teach the return. I will definitely “borrow” your progression.

  • @billyrigoyourbeardedrealto1471
    @billyrigoyourbeardedrealto14712 ай бұрын

    My son is killing me with his pendulum serve! This was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @technoxtreme178
    @technoxtreme1782 жыл бұрын

    excellent...so many of us fall victim to this serve. The tip on noticing how much of the bat is open or closed is really good, especially if you don't quite see the contact, or (illegally) some of the bat is hidden by the other arms motion at contact time. Both common at the club level.

  • @ricinus6807

    @ricinus6807

    Жыл бұрын

    its allowed to hide the racket, but not the ball.

  • @liatkeren1668
    @liatkeren16682 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Tom - thanks. Really good views of your serve

  • @williamoak1825
    @williamoak1825 Жыл бұрын

    One more great job done Tom!!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @toruwomanda2686
    @toruwomanda26862 жыл бұрын

    I've been not good at receiving pendulum serve. And this video would be very helpful for my practice. Thank you so much

  • @subir1962
    @subir1962 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent detailing in your coaching. I am sure many are getting benefited from your coaching tips.

  • @teckhonghong3628
    @teckhonghong36282 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson Tom!

  • @paddle_smith
    @paddle_smith Жыл бұрын

    Very useful information, Tom! Thanks.

  • @halter777
    @halter7772 жыл бұрын

    thank you! good lesson to learn from

  • @MarcelSM01
    @MarcelSM012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom, very helpful video!

  • @sabahmurad9905
    @sabahmurad99052 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, I liked the amount of rubber you see to determine the serve. I myself, look into the racket angle at the contact point and link it with the trajectory of the ball to see if it is a side/back or side/top spin. Thanks.

  • @popcornylu
    @popcornylu Жыл бұрын

    Its super helpful. Thanks

  • @georgefairweathermoonlight4
    @georgefairweathermoonlight42 жыл бұрын

    great stuff , thanks Tom from South Island NZ

  • @heshamsharaf3053
    @heshamsharaf30532 жыл бұрын

    Witnessing someone's progression is pure happiness 👏🏓💖🕯️💡📖👔📷🎥🎬🌈🎨😊

  • @muhammadaznanzakaria6501
    @muhammadaznanzakaria650110 ай бұрын

    Now I can read serves better. much thanks!!!!

  • @aescudero1010
    @aescudero10102 жыл бұрын

    Excelent Tips for returning that complicated serve. Regards from Lima, Peru.

  • @irtiza4262

    @irtiza4262

    2 жыл бұрын

    You call that a complicated serve??

  • @tamasbrenyo1348
    @tamasbrenyo1348 Жыл бұрын

    Very good training session! Didn't know Dave Bautista trains with you ;)

  • @tosuto.official
    @tosuto.official2 ай бұрын

    Very nice video

  • @z0uLess
    @z0uLess2 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a video about physical therapy exercises to prevent injury in table tennis, to improve coordination and/or to help with range of motion in the joints.

  • @TomLodziak

    @TomLodziak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good idea. I'll add to my list.

  • @nigelfewster
    @nigelfewster2 жыл бұрын

    You could be in trouble next season if he is in the same division!!! Excellent progress.

  • @chrispaws9294
    @chrispaws929411 ай бұрын

    good lesson. how can simon get to that level of shot without being able to read any type of spin? it just shows how much people can learn in a few minutes. i had a similar lesson recently and it has made me realise how important it is to be able to counter the spin of the opponents serve, and not just try and cope with it.

  • @xxx0ox0

    @xxx0ox0

    7 ай бұрын

    It's this serve variation which is so easy to hide. A pendulum serve is harder for me to read than any other serve while I haven't struggled against most others for years

  • @semaandouaihi2673
    @semaandouaihi2673 Жыл бұрын

    Ok How long we must be faraway of the table ping pong. To defend attack.thank you

  • @omera6195
    @omera61952 жыл бұрын

    You should also show how to return those Timo Boll style sinister pendulum serves , the ball just stops at the middle of and keeps spinning on the table

  • @idrivearttabletennis
    @idrivearttabletennis2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure how I missed this one. But great video. I'm playing in tournaments once a month and reading spin is so important. I'm getting better at it but still have a long way to go. Simon did very well.

  • @TomLodziak

    @TomLodziak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David. How are you getting on in your tournaments? Any decent wins?

  • @idrivearttabletennis

    @idrivearttabletennis

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TomLodziakGenerally playing opponents ranked high than me so not winning much. But does not mean I am not improving over time. So wins will come.

  • @aryakanudawala4847
    @aryakanudawala4847 Жыл бұрын

    What's difference between Flick and drive?

  • @semaandouaihi2673
    @semaandouaihi2673 Жыл бұрын

    Simón a good player too

  • @x.x.7646
    @x.x.7646 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the explanations but when I meet experienced players I can hardly see what spin is on the ball because they know how to do it with subtle movements.

  • @TomLodziak

    @TomLodziak

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, it can be very tough. All you can do is try to watch the server's contact with the ball as closely as possible. Over time it does get gradually easier. But for most players it is usually the most challenging aspect of table tennis.

  • @nickclarke4926
    @nickclarke49262 жыл бұрын

    The type of spin you are putting on can actually be spotted by the height of your elbow. Also it’s better to move the foot that’s closer to the ball!

  • @t_SS
    @t_SS Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful explanation! Thanks a lot. And can you tell me which blade and rubbers do you use?

  • @TomLodziak

    @TomLodziak

    Жыл бұрын

    I use JOOLA Dynaryz AGR on both sides and I have a JOOLA Fever blade.

  • @PhotonicJerk
    @PhotonicJerk Жыл бұрын

    How long was the session?

  • @TomLodziak

    @TomLodziak

    Жыл бұрын

    This was a two hour session. We covered other things in that time too.

  • @crazymracuber8
    @crazymracuber82 жыл бұрын

    My dog name is Tom 🤣🤣

  • @mgarzonf
    @mgarzonf2 жыл бұрын

    🌎🇪🇨🙂👏👍👏

  • @allywolf204
    @allywolf2042 жыл бұрын

    Fuzzclog x

  • @arnoldlopez4166
    @arnoldlopez4166 Жыл бұрын

    Sir you should have also served on his forehand side. Not only on the backhand.

  • @Michellemichale
    @Michellemichale Жыл бұрын

    Hope my frnd didn't watch this video because My serve is this panducalr side serve

  • @kleadguitarist
    @kleadguitarist Жыл бұрын

    Click bait. Unsubscribing. Was a keen follower till now

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