How to do a LEGAL table tennis serve (part 1 of 3)

In this video, I explain how to do a legal table tennis serve.

The keys areas I focus on are:

– tossing the ball a minimum of 16cm
– tossing the ball near vertically
– ensuring your opponent can see the ball

To see the full ITTF service rules, go to my website: https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/how-to-do-a-legal-table-tennis-serve/

This video is part of a mini-series on serving legally.

Part 1: How to do a LEGAL table tennis serve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZnIdOtKVSg
Part 2: Are these serves LEGAL or ILLEGAL? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkR_JHeWIcI
Part 3: How to change your ILLEGAL service habit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQI4O21HcnA

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