How to set up 3rd ball attack
Strategy
Chandrachur Mukherjee Asked 7 years ago
Hi,
I recently learned that we can set up our service so that we get the return to our strong attacking side more often and hence can have a stronger 3rd ball attack.
But I am not sure how to do this. If I want to get the return of my serve to the forehand side more often then what type of serves should I do?
Thanks.
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Chandrachur,
It isn't as simple as that but you can stick to some principles.
Often a player will return the ball across court. So if you want them to hit the ball to your forehand, serve it more to their forehand side, for a right hander.
At a basic level you can also spin the ball so that the natural spin will take it to your forehand side. That is hitting the ball with a right sidespin.
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Chandrachur Mukherjee Posted 7 years ago
Interesting...
Chandrachur Mukherjee Posted 7 years ago
I have noticed myself returning across the table almost every time, when I am not too concerned about placement unconsciously. I wonder why though...? It should be more like 50-50. But it is like 95 - 5 when I am not focusing on placements.
Hi Chandrachur,
This is natural because it is a longer distance. We also tend to practice like that a lot. So in training practice hitting the ball down the lone more. You will be surprised at how effective this can be.
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