Returning "almost double bounce" serves
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Romeo Chua Asked 9 years ago
hello pingskills :)
how do you return a topspin serve on your backhand that is slightly longer than a double bounce serve? i try to counterhit it, but it was too short for me to do so.
thanks pingskills :)
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Romeo,
These can be difficult to return because the table gets in the way.
Wait for the ball to drop off the end and then use a topspin stroke. You need to be patient to allow the ball to drop off the end. You also need good judgement to see that it is long enough.
For our Premium members we do have a tutorial on this. Half long backspin serves
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Romeo Chua Posted 9 years ago
is it alright if i move closer to the table to use the topspin stroke?
Yes you can do that Romeo. In fact you should get as close as you can to the table to play the stroke. Get your right leg under the table if you can.
Romeo Chua Posted 9 years ago
thanks :)