Returning a long slow spiny topspin serve
Service Return
Abhinav Upadhyay Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff,
Sometimes I tend to have difficulty in returning serves which are long but slow and have lots of top spin on them. If I go and try to play forehand top spin on them, they hit the top edge of my bat and fly away, I think it is because of the bounce caused by the top spin on the ball. What do you suggest?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Abhinav,
The topspin will cause the ball to bounce a little higher. On these serves it is better to open the angle of your bat and hit through the ball more rather than lifting it. The more open face of the racket will mean that you are less likely to hit the edge of the bat.
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Abhinav Upadhyay Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Alois. I will try with a more open faced bat.
Wish you and Jeff a very happy new year. :)
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Abhinav.
faris hussain Posted 10 years ago
Wow! My arch rival does long topspin serve. Thanks Alois:-)
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
No problems Faris.