Returning short backspin

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Sally Mander Asked 15 years ago

What is the best way to attack off a short backspin ball, or preferrably. the most effective way to return it, Flick, Push?

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Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Sally,

The best thing to do i to push the ball back short. This will make sure your opponent can't attack and then hopefully you will get a long ball to attack next.

If you do want to attack the short ball, the Flick is the shot you should look at doing. The flick is a less reliable shot especially off a backspin serve.

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Rahul Ramesh Posted 15 years ago

the when is the bh sidespin flick is used?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
Rahul,
This is a more advanced stroke. If you are able to do this you can use it as an attacking stroke off almost any short serve.

Sally Mander Posted 15 years ago

okay, how do u flick off a backspin shot(ive seen ur videos)???

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
Sally,
The sidespin flick comes under the ball a little for the backspin serves so can lift the backspin. Difficult but possible.

Rahul Ramesh Posted 15 years ago

I think the solution for this question is a practice match...

Sally Mander Posted 15 years ago

This does work on some players, but others keep pushing the ball short and never attack, what do u do then?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
YOu need to practice your short pushing. If they are really better at it, then break it up with a good fast push to catch them off guard.

Sally Mander Posted 15 years ago

fast push? from ur videos all the pushes are slow and spinny, what is a fast push?

andrew brand Posted 15 years ago

for the fast push i think u play a longer fast stroke by straightening your arm right out on the follow through, feeling the stretch in the bend of your elbow. this usually sends the ball fast and deep. helps if you catch the ball on the rise rather than letting it drop.

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Returning short backspin

Sally Mander Asked 15 years ago

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

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Rahul Ramesh Posted 15 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago Rahul,This is a more advanced stroke. If you are able to do this you can use it as an attacking stroke off almost any short serve.

Sally Mander Posted 15 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago Sally,The sidespin flick comes under the ball a little for the backspin serves so can lift the backspin. Difficult but possible.

Rahul Ramesh Posted 15 years ago

Sally Mander Posted 15 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago YOu need to practice your short pushing. If they are really better at it, then break it up with a good fast push to catch them off guard.

Sally Mander Posted 15 years ago

andrew brand Posted 15 years ago

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Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
Rahul,
This is a more advanced stroke. If you are able to do this you can use it as an attacking stroke off almost any short serve.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
Sally,
The sidespin flick comes under the ball a little for the backspin serves so can lift the backspin. Difficult but possible.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
YOu need to practice your short pushing. If they are really better at it, then break it up with a good fast push to catch them off guard.