Return low top spin serve in middle
Receiving
pralhad g Asked 12 years ago
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How to return low double bounce top spin serve at cross over point in a match. I could not return it properly. Lost important game in a close match.Please help in this regard.
G Pralhad
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Pralhad,
It is probably best with a flick. You will need to move a little to the side to give yourself some space to make the shot. It doesn't matter if you prefer backhand or forehand. Then use the techniques we show you in the lesson on the Forehand Flick or the Backhand Flick.
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pralhad g Posted 12 years ago
Thank you coach.
I am really impress with you way of your response in great quick manner.As in our area no coach is available, so you are my real coach.God bless you and your team.
G pralhad
Eshaan Mishra Posted 12 years ago
sir,
how can i do a serve which has a lot of spin it is fast and it sidespins
Hi Eshaan,
You need to brush the ball fast to generate a lot of spin. You also need a thin contact to get the ball to spin. If you want sidespin then you can brush the ball more on the side of the ball. We cover these principles comprehensively in our Serving Secrets lessons.