Returning fast and spinny serve
Receiving
Alvin Chin Asked 11 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff,
My friend always serves a fast and spinny ball but I can't return his serve. What should I do to return his fast and spinny serve?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Alvin,
If the ball is long then you should try to topspin the serve. Wait for the ball to come to you and then use a topspin stroke taking into account the type and amount of spin.
For our Premium members we do have a previous Ask the Coach video response, Long, fast serve with lot of back spin.
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Alvin Chin Posted 11 years ago
but my friend's serve is short
Then you can push it back. Keep your hand relaxed to absorb the speed and spin.