Backspin Serve
Receiving
Aseem Aggarwal Asked 13 years ago
How do I return a backspin serve. I tried to return it while my bat was open and it just went across the table and then I closed the bat and the ball was quite high and he gave me a smash. Is there an effective way to return in so that I have the advantage? The ball even has a slight chop on it.
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Aseem,
If the ball has backspin then the best way is to return it with a push stroke. It will take a bit of time to get the angle of your bat right. It is almost impossible to get it right in a week or two. It is something that takes a lot of training and a lot of trial and error.
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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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Aseem Aggarwal Posted 13 years ago
I'll try that out