Doubles return of serve
Receiving
rana prathap Asked 11 years ago
Hai Alois,
How do we attack a long serve with the backhand? I assume loop is an option. But in doubles, if you are standing too close to the table and a fast serve is coming towards you, you might not have the necessary time to do the footwork . So what is an alternate option? Is receiving a serve with the backhand as effective as that with the forehand? What is the ideal ready position in doubles?
Thanks in advance.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Rana,
In doubles you can receive with whichever side you prefer usually. You can position yourself to play that stroke since you only have half a table to cover.
If you are caught on the backhand your stroke can be shorter and more vertical to get the lift you need to get the ball over the net.
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rana prathap Posted 11 years ago
I used to do the back hand top spin - side spin flick. But I am not very consistent with it. Now I will stand away from the table to get the swing for the top spin.
Thank you
Abhinav Upadhyay Posted 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
I think you should do a few videos on strategies for playing doubles as well. I play with people who are more comfortable using their backhand when serving and returning serves, because of which I have to stand on the left hand side even though I am a left hander. This has made me develop my backhand because otherwise I can't survive. Have you seen any other lefties standing on the left hand side when playing doubles?
Hi Abhinav,
We can work on more Doubles strategies. What sorts of things are you looking for?
It is best for the left hander to still stand over to the right even if the receiver wants to play backhand There is still enough room and time to cover the area with your forehand.