Offensive Return off high backspin

Sourav Mehra Asked 12 years ago

Hi!I am facing a problem with a type of return that my friend gives to me. He would add a lot of backspin to the ball and lob it at the same time.When I try to smash it ,the ball goes down into the net. When I try to chop or push the ball,He counter attacks the ball with a fast topspin.What should I do to make an offensive return on this type of shot?

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Sourav.

If the ball is high enough you can make a Smash.  You still need to allow for the backspin which will drag the ball into the net.  Open the angle of your bat a little to do this.  The other option is to topspin the ball.  Again, allow for the backspin even though the ball is higher.

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