Returning spinning serves

Receiving

Vijay Madge
Member Badge Vijay Madge Asked 12 years ago

How should one return the tomahawk serve and the long pendulum serve?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Vijay,

If the serves are long then you should topspin them, no matter what type of serve it is.

Watch the serve carefully to see what type of spin is on the ball.  We have a Course on Receiving Secrets which will also help you. 


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