Returning chop serves/returns
Strokes
Rajiv Nair Asked 14 years ago
Hi Alois / Jeff,
Hope you are doing good.... I must thank you for all the advices you have been giving till now..
I am having this difficulty to return the chop serves, returns with a Top spin return in a rally... Many of my team mates say its always better to chop against a chop irrespective of where the ball is... long or short... But in many of your videos i have learnt.. that if the ball is long then its time to attack with a top spin. But can i do the same against a long chop?
The moment i do that, the ball hits the net or falls on my side of the table.... Pls help me..
God bless.. Cheers !!
Rajiv
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Rajiv,
It is better to learn how to make a topspin against a chop ball because it will get you into an attacking position.
Firstly take a look at our lesson on the Forehand Loop Off Backspin. This is the stroke you can implement in this situation. You can do this if the ball is anywhere long on the table, meaning it has only bounced once on your side.
If the ball is going into the net you can either increase the speed of your bat or you can make your stroke more vertical. This will give the ball more lift. Persevere with the stroke. It will be useful as you improve.
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