Confused about serves
Receiving
sandeep goel Asked 10 years ago
Hi,
when i play table tennis the opponent gives different serves and i often confuse which action to use and i lose my points so please advice....
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Sandeep,
Returning serve is one of the hardest parts of the game.
The key is to not try to do too much. Just use the angle of your racket to steer the ball back on the table. As you see where the ball is going with each return you will start to adjust naturally to the spin.
We have a series of lessons on how to return spin. Take a look t what is available in our Receiving Secrets section.
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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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