Ball bouncing on the net

taimoor ehtizaz Asked 9 years ago

hi coach ! i was wondering if you could tell what to do if the ball bounces on the net during a match , i wanna know how to return it with a fast stroke . its speed decreases and is it suitable to return it with a slice? thank u.

Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Taimoor,

When the ball hits the net it does drop and lose speed.  It depends if the ball sits up higher or drops lower.  If it sits up then a flick is possible.  However, if the ball drops low then the push or slice is probably a better option.