Reading the serve
Receiving
Larry Chroman Asked 7 years ago
Any advice on how to learn to read what spins the server is placing on the serve by watching how the server hits the ball when they serve? Some servers have many spins and it is hard to prepare for their serve. Thanks for all your help.
Larry
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Larry,
As a Premium member you have full access to the Introduction to Receiving section. In there you will find a few tutorials that will help you out.
Understanding Spin
Reading Spin
Receiving Principles
Reading the Type of Spin
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Larry Chroman Posted 7 years ago
Many Thanks.
No problems Larry.