How to return a backhand sidespin flick

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Jeremy Tang
Jeremy Tang Asked 9 years ago

Hi Alois I had  extreme difficulties in returning a spinny backhand sidespin flick after my serve.I will need your advice in how returning properly the backhand sidespin flick with my backhand.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Jeremy,

I think the best way is to make a topspin.  You need to allow for the sidespin but it also will feel like there is some backspin on the ball.

Make sure you move back after serving to give yourself some space and time to make the topspin.


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Jeremy Tang

Jeremy Tang Posted 9 years ago

Thank you for the advice. However most of the best players in my country do a backhand block to return a spinny backhand flick. Can you help me in how to return a backhand flick with a backhand block. Thanks 

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

If the ball has topspin and sidespin then you can block it.  You just need to allow for the sidespin by adjusting the angle of the bat.  It will feel like it hasn’t got as much topspin because of the sidespin.


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