Returning a very heavy right sidespin serve

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nero doma
nero doma Asked 12 years ago

How can i return a very heavy right sidespin serve (im a left handed player)

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi,

It is a matter of angling your racket away from where the ball wants to go with the spin.  So if the ball wants to go to the right then face your racket to the left.  This will counteract the spin.   Don't try to do too much with your action, just use the angle of the racket.

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