Sidespin serve return
Receiving
Ram Gilaka Asked 7 years ago
Dear coach
I have a problem to return a side spin serve when it is to my back hand corner. I can handle it when it is to forehand. I end up messing if it is to my backhand especially when it is a fast side spin serve.
Can you please suggest some options..
Thank you
Ram
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Ram,
The first thing is to make sure you get into a good position to make the return. Often this serve will go to one side of your body.
Then you can work on making a topspin return if you can off the fast serve.
If you can make a topspin brush the ball quickly to negate the sidespin on the ball.
Take a look at this tutorial as well Returning a Long Sidespin Serve.
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Ram Gilaka Posted 7 years ago
Thank you Sir!