Backhand counter hit with antispin

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Last updated 12 years ago

Shripathi ramakrishnan

Shripathi ramakrishnan Asked 12 years ago

hi alois and jeff,

i played against a player who counterhits well with antispin... i can never receive her punches. how do i receive them?

And, how to actually attack a return (push of backspin or block)? my coach MAULS players with antispin at under 3 and the like... is there a trick to it??

thanks!!!


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Shripathi,

When a player with anti spin blocks the ball you need to lift the next ball because it will come through with some backspin.  The anti spin is reversing the topspin on the ball.  It acts very much like long pimples.

If you serve with backspin and they push it back, it will have a little topspin on the ball.  This is the best ball to attack on.  It is what you should be looking for.


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Shripathi ramakrishnan

Shripathi ramakrishnan Posted 12 years ago

hmm what about fast and no spin serves/pushes coach? would they work?

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

They will, but not as well as the backspin serves.


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