Playing a topspin off sidespin
Receiving
Christian Habis Asked 8 years ago
Hello.
I was curious, if my opponent gave me a long sidespin serve , and I had to play a topspin , do I need a vertical stroke? Or should I come more forward like I would off a topspin or no spin ball?
Thanks.
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Christian,
If it is pure sidespin you will be able to come more forward on the ball. Often though the sidespin serve will also have a touch of either backspin or topspin. This is where you need to make the adjustment with your stroke to come more up or forward on the return.
Watching the serve is critical and being able to recognise those subtle changes in spin is a difficult thing initially.
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Christian Habis Posted 8 years ago
Thank you.