Returning long serves

Matt Kurzer Asked 11 years ago

Hi guys,

How do return a super fast, long and low serve. It has no spin and is always placed to the Side of the court. It's annoying because it requires little skill and I want to own who ever uses it.

Thanks, I am a long time fan and if you could make a video it would be much easier to master the return.

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Matt,

The basic idea is to make sure you move into position and then use a topspin stroke to return it.

We have some video response on the Ask the Coach on this topic.

Take a look at How to return a long sidespin serve.

For Premium members we also have a video on how to return the Flat long serve.

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Returning Examples Commentary

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Matt Kurzer Posted 11 years ago

Hi Alois,

The first link was helpfully a bit but, the second link "Flat long serve" would fully answer my question. The only problem is I am not premium member so can't I see it. I think most new players need help like me so it would great if everyone could watch the video because I often vs players using a Flat long serves.

Thanks, Matt

Siddharth Shah Posted 10 years ago

Hi Matt,

For returning fast and long serve you need to develop a perfect posture which is in the video. This thing needs to be accompanied by trying to return the ball as soon as it bounces.

Regards,

Siddharth.