Dealing with Long pimple attack

Fabrice Joseph Asked 11 years ago

Hi,

I have some troubles with a player in my club.He uses long pips on his back hand.  When i chop the ball on his backhand he attacks with a loop movement.  I just don't understand what type of spin comes back? and what is the appropriate response?? a block? a block with open? or closed angle?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Fabrice,

It will come back with a little topspin on it.  You can block it but you may need to go a bit more forward.  It won't have much speed on it and that is why you need to go more forward.

Take a look at this lesson on hitting the ball with long pimples which may help you to understand it. LP Attack Against Backspin.