Table Tennis Skills

Serving Techniques

Standard Technique: The ball should be tossed at least 16cm high and vertically upwards; the swing should be above the table to ensure the referee and opponent can clearly see it.

Controlling Spin: Create different spins, such as sidespin, topspin, and backspin, by adjusting the racket face angle, the point of contact, and the force applied. For example, hitting the ball with the underside of the racket face produces backspin, while hitting it with the topside produces topspin.

Variing Landing Points: Combining short serves, long serves, and sideline serves with different landing points disrupts the opponent's rhythm. For example, a short serve near the net can limit the opponent's attack, while a long serve to the sideline can force the opponent to move.

Deceptive Techniques: Use feints or similar movements to serve balls with different spins, making it difficult for the opponent to predict. For example, the movement may appear to be a topspin serve, but the actual serve is a backspin serve.

Receiving Serves Techniques

Judging Spin: Observe the opponent's racket angle, contact point, and ball trajectory to determine the spin type and adjust racket angle and contact method accordingly.

Controlling Landing Point: Based on the opponent's positioning and your own tactics, return the ball to a position difficult for them to defend, such as the backhand or a body shot.

Flexible Technique Application: Choose techniques such as chopping, pushing, looping, or flicking depending on the incoming ball. For example, to receive a short backspin ball, use a chop or push; to receive a long ball, use a loop or fast drive.

Maintaining Composure: When facing variations in the opponent's serve, remain focused and calm to avoid mistakes due to tension or impatience.