Returning Short Topspin Serve
Receiving
Ernest Wahyu Asked 9 years ago
Hi Alois,
Can u tell me some options to receive a slow topspin serve?
And which is the most effective stroke between those options?
Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Ernest,
The best option would be a flick stroke. Here is a link to a lesson on the forehand flick. Forehand Flick.
You could try to push the ball but it is difficult to keep this ball low with a push.
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D K Posted 9 years ago
Push?
A topspin serve?
You need an outstanding touch,and I do not think that even Waldner would be able to push a topspin serve that appears on his levels.
"Pushing" a topspin serve requires great touch and a very dead rubber.
I have tried it countless times.
Against such a serve,I use a counterhit or a dropshot-off-lob-like stroke.
I cannot do a flick,but it is an option.
Dakota Castleberg Posted 9 years ago
It's not terribly difficult to push a topspin ball, although it seems to require a closed bat angle while basically doing a mini chop straight downward. Not a better option than a flick though as you aren't imparting topspin to bring the ball down like a flick does.
On a related note, you find players how do a similar chop black against aggressive topspin shots. This also requires careful timing and coordination compared to a normal block.
Ernest Wahyu Posted 9 years ago
I've tried to push the ball back. It's quiet difficult to keep the ball low no matter how soft my hand is. I also tried to flick it, but I need a good timing to make it get onto the table
Yes it is a difficult shot Ernest. Keep working on it. With more touch and relaxation it can improve.