Receiving a right handlers pendulum serve
Receiving
Grenville Pereira Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois / Jeff
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Grenville,
Good to hear from you again.
The angle going across your body can be awkward. The main thing is to make sure that you get close to the ball. I like to think about getting the ball close to the ball when hitting the shot whether it is long, short or even half long.
Then think about turning your hand back so that you get the correct angle on your racket to get the ball straight on the table. Then push your bat forward through the contact whether it is for a push, flick or topspin.
If you feel comfortable with the backhand sidespin flick then utilise it more. It is an effective stroke when used well.
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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.
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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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