Returning sidespin

Receiving

Raresh Paunescu
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
Member Badge 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

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

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Hey good luck… Let us know how you get on.

Ayesha Noon

Ayesha Noon Posted 10 years ago

Is it good to use a block to return a sidespin?

redzuan yaakob

redzuan yaakob Posted 10 years ago

Hi coach..can i do chop toreturn the sidespin serve rather tha topspin?

Oscar Moe Myint

Oscar Moe Myint Posted 10 years ago

How about snap hit to the ball?

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