Have been learning a lot btw from all your videos on Tom's site in the last few years, and glad to see that you have set yourself up Craig, wishing you a lot of success in your venture.
Hi Craig great video could you make a video on service timing and the issue of missing the ball completely while serving and how to avoid it...thank you
Thanks for the tips, Craig. I started using the cones/objects when I saw your video on a different channel. It really helps you get accustomed to generating a lot of spin.
Hi Craig. Thanks for another great tutorial and great that you have your own channel now! Could you please tell if you have some plans for a tutorial explaining how to receive different types of serves, both short and long
No plans yet but I can start making a request list. Most videos will be around service but I will throw in the odd tutorial on other topics here and there.
Great tutorial and certainly helpful to improve the service touch. But what's the advantage of mastering the ball trajectory past the first bounce ? I ask since the receiving player has to return the ball before the second bounce anyways or the point is over.
You mean after the second bounce on your opponents side? It’s really important feedback, it can help you understand what spin you’ve created and if it was the intended outcome.
For the fast long serve you can also use an old TT rubber as a target. Do you have a good Idea for a prop to train the height of the service? Currently I'm using a metre rod, fold it and attach IT to the net so that IT creates a space between.
Hi Craig, have been watching your videos on Tom's site, and also your latest one showing him how to get more backspin. Have recently purchased some props and will work on my serves as per your videos. Interested to know what rubber you are using. Thanks, Philip (btw, Merry Xmas, and HNY 2024), I live in Sydney, Australia! 30 degrees celsius here!
Hey, thanks for watching 😃 I’m using Dynaryz AGR. Have fun practicing and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from a chilly England 🏴
Hi Craig. I wanted to ask you how you get so much spin on the ball. I use the backhand serve a lot and my ball has little spin. In this video I saw you do it without any effort and the ball took a lot of curve. I don't think it's a question of using body rotation more because in the video you didn't do it and the ball came out crazy haha. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.
Good observation, of course spin matters but the angle of contact and how you deliver the ball into the table is key. Have another watch and see what you notice.
Great video, thank you! But you kind of disentchanted yourself a bit....As my service-god I thought you have a much higher rate of hitting your target. On the other hand it is motivating, because even you do miss sometimes. I will celebrate my direct hits even more!
It’s very easy to get lost in the world of social media. Editing, showing only the successes etc., can always give an unrealistic impression. I absolutely do make mistakes, I have to change, adapt and learn like everyone else. You have to get things wrong, to get things right 👍
That looks much more like cork spin rather than side spin to me. It will slow the ball and will curve it, but there won't be any side spin worthy of discussion :)
Interesting. I’m personally not a huge fan of the ‘corkscrew’ definition. I think it’s confusing to many people and not needed. Much easier to comprehend and to learn when you think of things in a more linear fashion. That’s just my opinion of course. Thanks for commenting 😊
@@TheTableTennisServiceGuy Interesting indeed! Especially the part where you say you don't need to explain corkscrew spin. :) I think it's crucial for any advanced server as this is the exact type of spin that they need to add to achieve a sudden acceleration of the ball, i.e. kicker serve for side and topspin or deceleration for side and backspin. But then I am not as advanced as you so I admit I may be wrong.
Simplicity in the thought process is crucial in my view. Performers don’t necessarily need to understand, they need to do. ‘Understanding’ can often get in the way of learning (corkscrew, for me, is a classic example of players really trying to understand the intricacies of the ball moving and developing spin). So, I do respectfully disagree but that’s fine, we all have different opinions 🙂 Also, I wouldn’t advise decelerating for producing spin. You would want a quick action on the point of contact for any spin that you’re trying to produce.
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Have been learning a lot btw from all your videos on Tom's site in the last few years, and glad to see that you have set yourself up Craig, wishing you a lot of success in your venture.
Thnks a lot for the videos , helps me and my players understand the variations. I'm from the philippines.
Hi Craig great video could you make a video on service timing and the issue of missing the ball completely while serving and how to avoid it...thank you
Great training ideas for improving serve placement and spin!!!
Great Video Craig 👍
Would you mind doing a video on the Tomahawk serve please.
Hi Craig, thank you very much for all videos👍
You are very welcome
Thanks for the tips, Craig. I started using the cones/objects when I saw your video on a different channel. It really helps you get accustomed to generating a lot of spin.
Very interesting training. Thanks
Hi Craig. Thanks for another great tutorial and great that you have your own channel now! Could you please tell if you have some plans for a tutorial explaining how to receive different types of serves, both short and long
No plans yet but I can start making a request list. Most videos will be around service but I will throw in the odd tutorial on other topics here and there.
very nice tutorial 👍 I like your style and experience 👏
Thank you 🙂
Great tutorial and certainly helpful to improve the service touch. But what's the advantage of mastering the ball trajectory past the first bounce ? I ask since the receiving player has to return the ball before the second bounce anyways or the point is over.
You mean after the second bounce on your opponents side? It’s really important feedback, it can help you understand what spin you’ve created and if it was the intended outcome.
Thanks for the training tip!!! I will buy cones !!!
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Very good
Yet another great video.
Cheers Ivan
For the fast long serve you can also use an old TT rubber as a target.
Do you have a good Idea for a prop to train the height of the service? Currently I'm using a metre rod, fold it and attach IT to the net so that IT creates a space between.
I have some small hurdles and they are a really good height to try and serve under when it’s close to the net.
Hi Craig, have been watching your videos on Tom's site, and also your latest one showing him how to get more backspin. Have recently purchased some props and will work on my serves as per your videos. Interested to know what rubber you are using. Thanks, Philip (btw, Merry Xmas, and HNY 2024), I live in Sydney, Australia! 30 degrees celsius here!
Hey, thanks for watching 😃 I’m using Dynaryz AGR. Have fun practicing and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from a chilly England 🏴
Great video. Can I ask you which rubber are you using? I'm playing with a Glayzer and I feel I can't create as much spin as you do.
I use Dynaryz AGR
Hi Craig. I wanted to ask you how you get so much spin on the ball. I use the backhand serve a lot and my ball has little spin. In this video I saw you do it without any effort and the ball took a lot of curve. I don't think it's a question of using body rotation more because in the video you didn't do it and the ball came out crazy haha. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.
Good observation, of course spin matters but the angle of contact and how you deliver the ball into the table is key. Have another watch and see what you notice.
As usuaul Craig makes it look easy, which clearly it isn't. Good video and tips.
Thanks you 😊
Great video, thank you!
But you kind of disentchanted yourself a bit....As my service-god I thought you have a much higher rate of hitting your target.
On the other hand it is motivating, because even you do miss sometimes. I will celebrate my direct hits even more!
It’s very easy to get lost in the world of social media. Editing, showing only the successes etc., can always give an unrealistic impression. I absolutely do make mistakes, I have to change, adapt and learn like everyone else. You have to get things wrong, to get things right 👍
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That looks much more like cork spin rather than side spin to me. It will slow the ball and will curve it, but there won't be any side spin worthy of discussion :)
Interesting. I’m personally not a huge fan of the ‘corkscrew’ definition. I think it’s confusing to many people and not needed. Much easier to comprehend and to learn when you think of things in a more linear fashion. That’s just my opinion of course. Thanks for commenting 😊
@@TheTableTennisServiceGuy Interesting indeed! Especially the part where you say you don't need to explain corkscrew spin. :) I think it's crucial for any advanced server as this is the exact type of spin that they need to add to achieve a sudden acceleration of the ball, i.e. kicker serve for side and topspin or deceleration for side and backspin. But then I am not as advanced as you so I admit I may be wrong.
Simplicity in the thought process is crucial in my view. Performers don’t necessarily need to understand, they need to do. ‘Understanding’ can often get in the way of learning (corkscrew, for me, is a classic example of players really trying to understand the intricacies of the ball moving and developing spin). So, I do respectfully disagree but that’s fine, we all have different opinions 🙂
Also, I wouldn’t advise decelerating for producing spin. You would want a quick action on the point of contact for any spin that you’re trying to produce.