Returning Low Fast Long Serve
Receiving
tejas kumbhar Asked 13 years ago
Hey,
I have a problem with my serve return.When returning a low,long fast serve i end up lobbing it up to the opponent for an easy smash.How do you return such a serve effectively? Also how do you read and respond to a short spinning serve from the opponent.Please suggest a practice drill for this that can be done alone if possible.
Thank You.
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Tejas,
WHen they serve long and fast you need to play a topspin stroke. This will be more difficult for them to make an attacking shot off. If they are doing it often, then take a small step away from the table so that you have a little more time.
To return a short spinning serve it is first a matter of understanding the spin. This is a long process. We go through this very thoroughly in our Receiving Secrets Revealed DVD. Especially if you are practicing alone this will help you to get the concepts right. It is very difficult to practice return of serve by yourself because the best teacher is doing it repetitively.
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Judging the Length of a Serve
A really important skill in table tennis is to be able to judge if a serve will be short or long. If it's short you won't be able to take a full swing at the ball and hence will need to use either a push or a flick to return the ball. However, if it is coming long then you can make a topspin attack. In this video we give you some tips to help you judge the length of the serve and hopefully this makes you a better returner.
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