Attacking a short pendulum serve
Receiving
Abishek Krishnan Asked 12 years ago
Hi sir I am Abishek, i am a right handed player when my opponent give me a short pendulam serve i am not able to attack and he is a left handed player.Can you help me?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Abhiskeh,
When the serve is short think about using a short push or a flick return. If these are difficult you can also try a fast long push. It is difficult to attack the short serve well. That is why when you are serving a short serve is important.
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Abishek Krishnan Posted 12 years ago
sir can u show this through a video please?
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You can look at the lesson we already have on these strokes on our lessons page as well.