Backspin serve return
Table Tennis Service Return
Last updated 10 years ago
michel alexis Asked 10 years ago
can I slice (slide) against a mean backspin backhand serve on my backhand , when topspin doesn't work?
same question against a backspin forehand serve.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Michel,
You can push or slice it back. If you can keep the return short that is ideal but if not then push it deep and fast.
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michel alexis Posted 10 years ago
thanks a lot; more specifically I'd like to know if there are any no-nos with slicing back against slice; do you slice the same way against the direction of the spin or along with it?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hi Michel,
Follow the line of the ball with your push. Then just angle the bat to allow for the spin either way.
At the higher level, pushing a long push is a no-no but if played effectively at other levels you can play it effectively. If they have a strong topspin attack against backspin then you may be in trouble.
michel alexis Posted 10 years ago
Thank you, this is very helpful.