What kind of spin is a bump return
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Rock Mr. Asked 11 years ago
My friends and I at our club have discussed several times what I call a "bump return". I don't know the technical name for this return but it's a return that involves a motion similar to lifting the hood of a car with the racket. This return is commonly used against extreme heavy backspin balls. However several of us were wondering what kind of spin is being placed on the ball when this is performed. It has characteristics of backspin and it involves an open face however it is likely a form of light topspin (I guess). But it's easier to push than topspin and doesn't pop up (when returning the bump return) like a topspin ball. I hope I'm not too confusing...
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi,
I think I understand the stroke you are talking about.
It is a sort of push but just lifting the ball over the net. In most cases the ball would have little spin either way. It way end up with a bit of forward rotation just because of the momentum and the way it is bouncing.
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Rock Mr. Posted 11 years ago
But it appears LOADED with spin? It's bizarre actually... a very weird effect when you analyze it. I do think you are CORRECT about "the momentum and the way it is bouncing". That's insightful.
Follow- up question: What kind of return would you suggest for an intermediate level player to return this ball with if I were to attack it? Loop, loop drive, or drive.
I'm 1450 rated (USATT)
Hi,
Use a simple topspin if the ball is high enough. If it is lower, then use the flick.
D K Posted 6 years ago
Rock Mr......Is it a stroke similar to dropshot off a chop?
It seems this is the stroke you aretalking about,if used against push/serve