Returning pendulum serve

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Sankar Unknown
Sankar Unknown Asked 16 years ago

if i recevie a pendulum serve to my backhand extreme should i play topspin with my backhand or move and open with my forehand my forehand topspin is very strong ......


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago

Hi Sankar,

This is always a matter of preference. If you can make a backhand topspin it is probably preferable because you are in better position for th enext ball.  However if your forehand is a lot stronger than your backhand then use your forehand.


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