Receive short backspin serves with long pimple

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Hin Cheang
Hin Cheang Asked 7 years ago

Hi coach,

What is the safest way to receive a short back spin serves with long pimple to make the opponent harder to attack?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Hin,

The safest way is to push or flick the ball long and fast.  If you try to push the ball short it tends to pop up higher and make it easier to attack.


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