Sidespin serves

Receiving

Martin Coronel
Martin Coronel Asked 12 years ago

When my opponent uses a sidespin serve will i topspin it or chop or backspin?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Mark,

This depends if the ball is short or long.  If it is short then you can push it but if it is long then you should try to make a topspin return.


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