Topspin a short heavy backspin serve
Receiving
Johnny Long Asked 10 years ago
Hello! When my opponent does a short heavy backspin serve I usually push to ball back short with my own heavy spin.
I've seen players topspins/loop backspin balls, and I wonder if you can do it against a short backspin serve?
Thanks.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Johnny,
It is very difficult against a short backspin ball. You are better to play a short push or you could try to flick. With the flick, you need to have an open racket and then lift the ball with a little topspin to get it over the net. The other option is the Backhand Sidespin Flick which is a more advanced stroke.
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