A simple strategy for RETURNING SERVES

In this video, coach Emma, shares her secrets for returning serves. Emma favours a more controlled and strategic approach when returning serves, with one overriding principle - put the ball where your opponent doesn't want it! This strategy has given Emma a lot of success over the years and could have a big benefit for your game too.
Emma Harradine is a Level 3 coach. She has won English national titles in the over 40s and over 50s women's category. You can find out more about Emma and her coaching services on her website. www.emmattcoach.co.uk/
In the video, Emma is using this equipment:
Blade: JOOLA Fever
Rubber (both forehand and backhand): JOOLA Dynaryz ACC bribartt.co.uk/product/joola-...
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[@warandvictory3535]

"slow shot can be as effective as a long attacking one" love that.... Very wise Lady, will try to book a training sess with her!

[@pongbotstore]

Wow, this strategy really simplifies the process. No more struggling with unpredictable serves. Thanks for the awesome tips! 👏🔥

[@colinbaggott113]

Yes Tom, more from Emma please 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Good video Tom. I do enjoy these videos where you use this lady.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes, Emma is great. Keeps things simple and gets to the point!

[@fergieweather]

Love it! Another great video from you & Emma. Usefully, i can watch & analyse your slo-mo sequences of Em's returns to you, as i work gradually towards the goal of not losing every game to her... 😂 Fab stuff, thanks again, Tom!

[@JeriemiaReyes]

Just what I needed thank you ❤

[@MarcelSM01]

thanks!

[@user-ne7nz7hv5n]

Hi Tom. Can you bring the solution for that video of yours talking about playing against the "brick wall"? I struggle a lot when playing with this type of player.

[@nk12751]

Tom thanks!
Please information about Your equipment in video?

[@TomLodziak]

I am using JOOLA Dynaryz AGR rubbers on both FH and BH bribartt.co.uk/product/joola-dynaryz-agr-table-tennis-rubber/?ref=8204
And the blade is JOOLA Rossi Emotion PBO-c (discontinued).

[@nk12751]

@@TomLodziak thanks Tom. Max thicknes rubbers?
Blade?

[@TomLodziak]

@@nk12751 Max thickness on FH. 2.0 on BH

[@danielnicholson4660]

I initially thought this video would be about reading spin to be able to not miss returns 😅 really hard to put the ball where the opponent doesn't want it when idk what spin is on the ball😬

[@TomLodziak]

I have an old, old video on reading service spin. I probably do an updated video at some point. But hopefully tips in this video will help: ua-cam.com/video/Tv6eSsZbLe4/v-deo.html

[@danielnicholson4660]

@@TomLodziak thanks Tom!

[@ttrocks5985]

Good advice, but what if you can't read the spin on the serve? If you can't do that, you haven't got a chance.

[@TomLodziak]

Agreed. Essential to read the spin first of all.

[@ttrocks5985]

@@TomLodziak Any advice on that? Being unable to read and react properly to serves is the bane of my table tennis existence. :( I can loop and hit on both wings, but can't regularly get to a place in the point where I can use those abilities.

[@TomLodziak]

@@ttrocks5985 I have an old video on reading service spin. I need to do an updated one at some point, but tips in this video should help: ua-cam.com/video/Tv6eSsZbLe4/v-deo.html

[@ttrocks5985]

@@TomLodziak Thanks, Tom. Wish I'd had the time, last year when in Cambridge, to look you up. But it was a group tour and I couldn't get away. Pong on! :)

[@TomLodziak]

@@ttrocks5985 You'll have to visit again!

[@danielstapler4315]

1:04

[@patmer2087]

You’re also very static and not anticipating where the ball is going. I know easier said than done but ya gotta be a bit more aggressive and more confident that your shot’s going in. 😅

[@MrPDTaylor]

Sevond

[@nathanj31]

All fine assuming you can read the spin... If you can't you won't be able to dictate much...

[@TomLodziak]

True. You do need to be able to read the spin. But if you can, then thinking more strategically about how to make it hard for your opponent should bring good success.

[@lonyt_gaming]

Please pin mine is first comment 🙏🏻

[@MrPDTaylor]

Congrats!