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@JeffM : The principles should be the same, did you look up Xu Xin and Wang Hao's technique analysis to find clues on the mechanics ?
However, I don't want to scare you , one of my friends did have wrist issues when doing the RPB too much without learning it from a coach , it may be a good idea to get somebody to look into your technique
@NextLevel @ Takkyu : While I agree with the basis of your idea that a player should try to develop as a complete player from one level to the next , I can't say I wholeheartedly agree on this one particular shot. This shot changes the game a lot , from footwork to anticipation , to the amount and direction of spin on the third ball and in my experience it takes quite a while to integrate it into the game. Infact, I have found that sometimes some other flaws tend to get into the game due to this shot if we are not careful. That was the reasoning why I called it "advanced"
I agree that the RPB will not solve every problem, and indeed it creates a new range of problem.
in my experience, what im finding out, is that against players around same level than me or lower ranked, it becomes a strength, and can win a lot of points and hence the match.
Against stronger players, they will manage to counterattack strongly sometimes (sometimes not ! ) so i need to up my game after that flick. but thats an improvement in itself and also thats an additional receive, (i have other receiving options), and puts more pressure on the server to execute a good service.
A few years ago, i would have said that receiving is the main weakness in my game. Now i wouldn't say that anymore. i have of course still many weaknesses, but my serve game is more problematic now !