Topspin return on underpin serve
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Haseeb Ansar Asked 9 years ago
what should i do to avoid missing the ball with deep and heavy underspin on it while playing topspin mostly the racket moves over the ball missing the low bounce of the ball completely and also tell me that where to hit such shot on the ball either on the table or by standing away from the table allowing the ball to come out of the table after its second bounce?
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Haseeb,
You need to move into the ball more. The backspin will mean that the ball will stop on sit up a little more. That is why you often miss the ball and swing behind or over it. Therefore you need to move forward to meet the path of the ball.
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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.
For the flick, the key is to be positive. Take a few risks, hit through the ball a little harder, and aim for a fast, flat contact. In practice, don’t worry too much about making mistakes as this is how you learn to control the shot under pressure.
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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