Returning a fast long sidespin
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Murray Saylor Asked 8 years ago
I have difficulty returning a fast long sidespin. Often I can't return such a serve. Also, some opponents can return to me during a rally with fast long sidespin.
Is there a video on this topic?
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Murray,
This is a difficult stroke and quite advanced.
We have the tutorial on the Dealing With Sidespin During a Rally.
If it is a sidespin push then you can make a straight topspin. Brush the ball finely and fast so that you are counteracting the sidespin on the ball. You can also use the angle of your bat to counteract the sidespin.
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Benzene Chiral Posted 8 years ago
For fast long topspin, I suggest you stand slightly further from the table. Standing too near the table makes attacking long balls harder.
Or you can shorten your stroke and still play the ball early.