Receiving heavy side spin serve

Receiving

Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy
Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy Asked 9 years ago

hi Alois/Jeff

How to return a long heavy sidespin serve. Pls advice and thx 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Bhavesh,

Here is a link to a previous response and video on the same topic.

How to return a long sidespin serve

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Good luck with the returns.


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Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy

Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy Posted 9 years ago

Hi Alois, 

Then what should I do if it is coming on the forehand and also which is on the other corner of my side of the table. Pls advice 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Utilise the same principles.  Make position wherever the ball is and allow for the sidespin on the serve.


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