side spin serve return

Receiving

Rahul Ramesh
Rahul Ramesh Asked 14 years ago

hi jeff,

what should i d when the player has served a long side spin serve to my forehand?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Rahul,

In this situation you should topspin the ball on the return.

If you brush th eball fast you will eliminate any spin that they put on with the serve.

Attacking the return is the only option otherwise you will leave yourself open to be attacked. 

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