Best way to return topspin service?
Submitted on 05-Jul-2010 09:27:18 AM by Jacob
Last updated on 12-Jul-2010 09:18:11 PM
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One of my frequent opponents relies heavily on a long topspin serve to the back corners. Whenever I try to return it with backspin, I hit the ball too solid, and it flies well over the back of the table. My typical return is to hit it back with no spin, just doing what I can to safely return it. Then, I am on defense for the entire point. How do you recommend counteracting this serve so that I can end up on offense?and Alois said...
Hi Jacob,
The best way to counteract a topspin serve is to topspin it back. You don't need a big stroke but use the pace of the serve and a little topspin to put yourself onto the offensive.
Defending or hitting it back with no spin, will only lead to your opponent dominating the rally.
