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double bounce serve

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Definition: A double bounce serve in ping-pong is a serve where, if left untouched by the receiver, the ball would just bounce twice on the receivers side of the table.

This serve is very popular in modern table tennis, for a multitude of reasons.

Also Known As: half long serve, finger breaker serve, knuckle breaker serve

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