Serve+defense
Strokes
D K Asked 10 years ago
Hi coach
Today I discovered two great problems in my game:
1.when an opponent makes a sidespin serve,how can I recognize if it is side/top,side/chop or pure sidespin,if I am unable to see the bat movement because of my bad eyes and how can I deal with these serves both short and long?
2.many players I know train smashing low balls.
How can i counter these fast shots without spin with my longpips?
Thanks
DK
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi DK,
First make sure you are watching the ball to the best of you ability. Even if your eyes aren’t as good work to watch the ball well. This will make sure you are playing closer to your potential.
When players play a flat fast ball to you, you need to chop more forward on the ball to get it over the net as there isn’t the topspin to lift the ball over naturally.
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D K Posted 10 years ago
Thanks a lot.
But how can I recognize that three variations?
In my eyes they look the same (both ball and bat movement).
Even more forward? :OO
Even without it my balls go always very high and vertical :O
I am confused