Returning tricky serves

Receiving

Martin Coronel Asked 13 years ago

When my opponent uses a sidespin serve sometimes my backhand push goes straight to the net but sometime it goes high then my opponent will smash it. How will i keep my opponent attacking and how to keep it low.

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Mark,

It sounds like your opponent is changing between putting topspin and backspin on the serve as well as the sidespin.

It is a matter of watching the serve really carefully to see if they are coming up or down on the contact so which spin they are generating.

Take a look through our lesson on our Receiving Secrets course or you can purchase the DVD through our Store as well.

Notify me of updates Add to Favourites

Back to Questions

Opening a folded table Joola Eagle Fast With Super Friendship 729fx

Recommended Video

Fake Movements

After the ball has left the server's bat, they can no longer affect the spin that is on the ball. Any movements after the contact are referred to as fake movements and are meant to confuse you as the receiver. You need to focus on the contact to read the spin.

Watch Now

No comments yet!