Returning Flicks
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rahul gupta Asked 16 years ago
My opponent flicks my chops long towards my end line at corners, what should i do block or topspin, i am not able to touch my racket to his returns, as he is very fast.
Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago
Hi,
If you can't touch them then the question of which stroke to play doesn't come into the equation. You need to go one move back and think about your chops. Work first on getting them lower over the net. This means getting it so it can pass over the net with a 1 to 2 cm gap maximum. Then you need to work on getting more spin on the stroke. This can be done by getting abette brushing action on the contact.
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Returning Short Topspin Serves: Two Options
Returning a short topspin serve can be tricky because the spin wants to lift the ball up. In this video, we look at two effective options: developing an attacking flick and learning how to push the ball safely.
For the flick, the key is to be positive. Take a few risks, hit through the ball a little harder, and aim for a fast, flat contact. In practice, don’t worry too much about making mistakes as this is how you learn to control the shot under pressure.
The second option is the push. You can push a short topspin serve, but you need to adjust your contact. Instead of getting under the ball, come down the back of it more, almost feeling like your bat is moving slightly backwards. This helps counter the topspin and keeps the return lower and more controlled.
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