Hands up will mean u are not ready. This is widely accepted. However judging from ur description, this player don’t practice fair play.
However the head down, is not widely known and he has all rights to serve.
But do note the moment ur hands goes down he will serve.
But not to worry get ready faster, vary ur service and get back at him with stuff he doesn’t like and he will learn to practice more fair play.
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