Receiving pendulum and reverse pendulum serves..

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Ravi Bhat
Ravi Bhat Asked 12 years ago

Hey which stroke is better for pendulum and reverse pendulum serve..??

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Ravi,

It depends in the ball is short or long.  If it is long then use a topspin stroke to return it.  If it is short then use a push or flick return.

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