Receiving side spin serve
Receiving
Ishan Makkar Asked 10 years ago
Hi Sir
Its Ishan
Sir, I am selected for the Table Tennis Championship and i am an offensive player but I am not good at receiving the side spin serve, what can be the solution of it.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Ishan,
Try to watch the contact of the server. Then make sure you are angling your bat to counteract the sidespin on the ball. If the ball is being dragged to the right, then face your bat to the left and vice versa.
Learning to return spin is about firstly understanding the basic principles and then getting as much practice as possible against different serves.
We have a section on Receiving Secrets that will really help you. It goes through the various areas that you need to get better at returning serve.
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Returning Short Topspin Serves: Two Options
Returning a short topspin serve can be tricky because the spin wants to lift the ball up. In this video, we look at two effective options: developing an attacking flick and learning how to push the ball safely.
For the flick, the key is to be positive. Take a few risks, hit through the ball a little harder, and aim for a fast, flat contact. In practice, don’t worry too much about making mistakes as this is how you learn to control the shot under pressure.
The second option is the push. You can push a short topspin serve, but you need to adjust your contact. Instead of getting under the ball, come down the back of it more, almost feeling like your bat is moving slightly backwards. This helps counter the topspin and keeps the return lower and more controlled.
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