Table tennis forehand serve
A table tennis serve can be hit either forehand or backhand. It must be thrown up from a flat palm into the air to a minimum height of six inches and visible to their opponent at all times.
Stage one
- Stand in position on the balls of your feet, with knees slightly flexed.
- Face sideways with your shoulder pointing towards the target.
- Hold the ball in front of your body with left hand, right hand held back.
- Body weight should be on the back foot.
- Keep low.
Stage two
- Throw the ball gently into the air (about 6 inches) with the palm of your hand.
- As the ball begins to drop, hold a forward stance and strike the ball flat with a fast arm in the middle of the ball.
- Transfer body weight from back to front foot.
Stage three
- Follow through with the bat pointing towards the intended target.
- Return back to ready position for the next shot.