How to improve return to serve?
Receiving
binod singh Asked 14 years ago
Hi Alos,
Thanks for the videos, it helped me lot to improve my TT skills. I struggle a lot while returning serve it usually go higher and I get a good smash in return :( .
Your programs have let me learn many skills. Thanks again.
Thanks, Binod Singh
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Binod,
The first thing is to be able to read the spin well. If you can do this then the rest becomes a lot easier.
If the return is always going high rather than into the net, you need to change the angle of your bat. Face it a little more down. You can also think about having a softer, more relaxed hand. This will help to dampen the spin on the ball.
Try these two things first.
We have a DVD available on this specific topic. You can purchase Receiving Secrets Revealed DVD through our website. It has a very good break down of how to read spin and then ways to return several types of serves.
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How to Return Spin Serves in Table Tennis (and Stop Misreading Them!)
Struggling to return spin serves? You're not alone! In this video, we break down how to read spin, adjust your bat angle, and return serves effectively—so you stop giving away easy points.
What You'll Learn:
🔹 Skill Breakdown: How to identify different types of spin and adjust your return technique.
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🔹 Viewer Q&A: Answering your top questions about handling tricky spin serves.
🔹 Train Smarter: Drills to help you practice and improve your serve returns.
Mastering serve returns is one of the fastest ways to level up your table tennis game. Try these tips and let us know in the comments: What’s the toughest spin serve you face?
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