Returning short serves
Receiving
Gautam Balachandran Asked 14 years ago
How to give return a serve which has been served forehand but bounces on second pitch?
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Gautam,
If the ball bounces teice on your side the best stroke options are to Forehand Push or Forehand Flick. It is difficult to make a topspin if the ball is bouncing twice on your side.
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