Return fast with antispin
Receiving
christophe davenne Asked 5 years ago
hello!
i have some problem with my backhand return (antispin) when the service is quick.
Can you help me?
thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago
Hi Christophe,
The easiest way is to play a push type stroke to get the ball back up and aver the net. If you try to hit it flat you probably find that the ball goes into the net. The fast serve will have topspin on it so that it comes off the anti spin with backspin and will go down or float.
Getting the angle right is the main thing to get the right amount on lift on the ball. Try to get someone to serve the fast serve to you during practice and get the feel of the type of push stroke that you need to use to get the ball back effectively.
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Returning Short Topspin Serves: Two Options
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.
For the flick, the key is to be positive. Take a few risks, hit through the ball a little harder, and aim for a fast, flat contact. In practice, don’t worry too much about making mistakes as this is how you learn to control the shot under pressure.
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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