#1029: Should You Serve First or Receive?

Written By Holly Alexander
 
 

#1029: In tournaments it's a big decision whether or not to serve first (with only one serve but a chance to get on the board) or receive first when you'll have two serves? Coach Deb "PicklePong Deb" Harrison has medaled in hundreds of tournaments, so she has solid advice about all the elements to factor in to your decision — which can apply to rec play as well.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Why receiving first may give you the better strategic start

  • When choosing the “good side” matters more than choosing the serve

  • How wind changes the equation for drivers, lobbers, and power players

  • Why your preferred side matters across a three-game tournament match

  • The alternative to forcing a delicate third-shot drop too early

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Holly Alexander
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