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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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What an amazing lesson

Very useful information, Tom! Thanks.

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.

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

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

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Great lesson Tom!

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

thank you! good lesson to learn from

Very nice video

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

great stuff , thanks Tom from South Island NZ

How long was the session?

Its super helpful. Thanks

Thank you Tom, very helpful video!

Simón a good player too

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

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.

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