Returning short pimples serves

Receiving

Mikhail  Panarin
Mikhail Panarin Asked 7 years ago

I want to know, how can i receive backspin-sidespin serve with the short pips in 1.5mm sponge bat?And how to improve my skill to play short pips?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Mikhail,

The short pimples won't generate as much spin as with inverted rubber.  You may be able to flick the ball or hit through it a little more than you normally would.  As you have 1.5mm sponge you will have good control from the rubber.


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Mikhail  Panarin

Mikhail Panarin Posted 7 years ago

Thank you


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