Returning sidespin backspin serve
Receiving
Sasha Savic Asked 11 years ago
Hi, Pingskills
First, I must say, Alois, your tip was great, about flat push, and it works. But, I have another issue here. There is a guy who has nasty backhand side spin backspin serve. It is a backhand serve, and he is right handed and serves towards my forehand. Several times I tried to return with LP, and the ball goes into the net, it is too low. However, it is long, and, when I try to attack with forehand, the ball goes into the net. How to return such a serve, should I go with backhand, forehand, topspin, give me an advice. Thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Sasha,
Glad the other advice has helped.
In this situation, go with a forehand topspin. You will need to lift the ball with a more vertical stroke to counter the backspin on the ball. Make sure you are moving over to the ball so that you are getting into a good position to make the stroke. The sidespin will be taking the ball away from you so moving is also a key.
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Erriza Shalahuddin Posted 11 years ago
Hi, coach. I'd like to ask a question. Can I used topspin-sidespin stroke (hook/fade) to attack my opponent's long backspin-sidespin stroke? I think I found that sidespin severely increase the effect of the backspin on the ball, and maybe my sidespin can decrease this effect.
Hi Erriza,
This is a reasonable option especially if the ball is curving away from you and you make a hook.
Sasha Savic Posted 11 years ago
Hi, Alois
One little thing is still bothering me. Let me remind you: you told me to push flat when my opponent serves backspin, side spin, or combination. And to hold my bat vertical, similar like in your video Backhand Push. But, I have trouble when the ball is low, because, it goes to the net. And, when the ball is short, especially low, I cannot place my bat that way. So, my question is, do I start right then with my bat vertical, or, start horizontal and then get it to a vertical position? Thank you