Returning "almost double bounce" serves

Romeo Chua Asked 8 years ago

hello pingskills :)

how do you return a topspin serve on your backhand that is slightly longer than a double bounce serve? i try to counterhit it, but it was too short for me to do so.

thanks pingskills :)

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Romeo,

These can be difficult to return because the table gets in the way.

Wait for the ball to drop off the end and then use a topspin stroke.  You need to be patient to allow the ball to drop off the end.  You also need good judgement to see that it is long enough.

For our Premium members we do have a tutorial on this. Half long backspin serves