To block a fast spin serve
Receiving
Achyutaram Sonti Asked 12 years ago
How can I counter or block a fast spin serve?
When my friend serves, it comes in a normal way and when it touches the bat it spins and changes its direction. Sometimes it also comes very fast.
PLEASE HELP ME!
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Achyutaram,
It sounds like he is putting a lot of spin on his serves. Learning to return spin will take a bit of time. FIrst you need to watch how he is hitting the ball and also watch the flight of the ball.
If they are brushing the ball from your left to right then the ball will want to spin off to your right when you hit it and vice versa.
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Returning Short Topspin Serves: Two Options
Returning a short topspin serve can be tricky because the spin wants to lift the ball up. In this video, we look at two effective options: developing an attacking flick and learning how to push the ball safely.
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The second option is the push. You can push a short topspin serve, but you need to adjust your contact. Instead of getting under the ball, come down the back of it more, almost feeling like your bat is moving slightly backwards. This helps counter the topspin and keeps the return lower and more controlled.
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