Returning sidespin
Service Return
Raresh Paunescu Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
I have a little problem. I was playing with a friend and he always wins because his serve is very good. He serves heavy sidespin. Someone told me to topspin it back but it always goes out. What should I do? How do I return it? I will be competing against him and can't figure out a way to return his serves.
Thanks,
Raresh
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Raresh,
Firstly work out which way the ball is going off your bat. Then angle your bat the other way to counter the spin. Don’t try to do too much with the ball. Try to learn each time you hit the ball. After a little while you will find you will get better at returning the serve.
Treat each return as a learning experience.
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Raresh Paunescu Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Alois! Your answer really helped. I will be competing today. Probably against him so wish me luck. :D
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hey good luck… Let us know how you get on.
Raresh Paunescu Posted 10 years ago
Thanks. I almost won. Second place. But it's my first tournament so I think I did good. The final was against that guy and he defeated me 3-2 but it was a good match. Your advices really helped. :D thanks
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Well done Raresh. Now keep working hard and you will keep improving even more. Try to practice this in training whenever you get a chance to play with someone with good serves.
Ayesha Noon Posted 10 years ago
Is it good to use a block to return a sidespin?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
It is difficult to block the sidespin. Probably better to topspin it.
Ayesha Noon Posted 10 years ago
So a counterhit would work?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
It is better to topspin.
Ayesha Noon Posted 10 years ago
So I should use a more vertical stroke?
Ayesha Noon Posted 10 years ago
Thanks. I'll do that.
redzuan yaakob Posted 10 years ago
Hi coach..can i do chop toreturn the sidespin serve rather tha topspin?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
You can. If the ball is short especially, it is good to chop it back.
Oscar Moe Myint Posted 10 years ago
How about snap hit to the ball?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
You can flick the ball but if there is a lot of backspin it will be risky.