Returns with Short Pimples
Receiving
bala krishnan Asked 13 years ago
Sir
I am using Challenger Attack Short Pimples rubber for backhand. How to receive side spin services. When I receive easily they are attacking or my return is ballooning.
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Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Bala,
With the short pimples you can think about flicking the return. Take a look at our lesson on the Backhand Flick.
Play more forward on the ball. The short pimples will absorb some of the spin. Be quite firm with your strokes or they will balloon.
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