Dealing with low serves

Strategy

Soumyadeep Dutta Dutta family
Soumyadeep Dutta Dutta family Asked 7 years ago

Hello Sir, 

I am Soumyadeep Dutta a new member of your website.

I need to defeat my dad,  he makes very low serves.

Can you tell me how can I defeat him. 

Pls reply fast. 

Than You


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Soumyadeep,

If the ball only bounces once on your side of the table, then use topspin.  If it is close to the net then push the ball back as ow as you can.  Pick his weaker side to start with.

Good luck in trying to beat your Dad.  Let us know how you get on.


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Soumyadeep Dutta Dutta family

Soumyadeep Dutta Dutta family Posted 7 years ago

Thank u sir. 

I'll try this method today only. 


Joe Miller

Joe Miller Posted 7 years ago

Why are you calling him sir ?


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