Service return backhand or forehand
Receiving
kathy mckelvey Asked 9 years ago
Hi Alois, should I aways return the ball backhand if the opponent serves backhand and also follow suit with return forehand if the opponent serves forehand. Confused. Thank's for your advice!! Kathy
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Kathy,
It is more dependent on where the ball comes to you on your side of the table. If it comes more to your backhand side, then use your backhand and the same with your forehand.
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kathy mckelvey Posted 9 years ago
Forgot to mention. This would be for doubles play. is it the same since the ball is coming to my right side. So its okay to use both forehand and backhand. Thank you Alois!!
Aha, then it more depends on which side you feel more comfortable with. If that principle of receiving forehand against forehand serves works for you then that is good.