How to receive a sidespin service
Receiving
mohit thimmaraju Asked 12 years ago
Whenever while playing game, my friend does a sidespin backhand serve which i can't receive or do anything. Please suggest few tricks to receive that serve.
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Mohit,
Assuming he is right handed, the ball will go off to your left when you hit it. So you need to push the ball over to your right side. Experiment with the angle of your racket till you start to get the ball close to the table. It will take you a few tries but if you focus on this you will start to get them back.
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Returning Short Topspin Serves: Two Options
Returning a short topspin serve can be tricky because the spin wants to lift the ball up. In this video, we look at two effective options: developing an attacking flick and learning how to push the ball safely.
For the flick, the key is to be positive. Take a few risks, hit through the ball a little harder, and aim for a fast, flat contact. In practice, don’t worry too much about making mistakes as this is how you learn to control the shot under pressure.
The second option is the push. You can push a short topspin serve, but you need to adjust your contact. Instead of getting under the ball, come down the back of it more, almost feeling like your bat is moving slightly backwards. This helps counter the topspin and keeps the return lower and more controlled.
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