What type of serve topspin, backspin
Receiving
Long Regain Asked 11 years ago
Hi Coach!
I played with a pro and he serve is so good. Sometime he does the backspin some time he does topspin. So how can I know the different of topspin and backspin
TKX
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Long,
You need to watch the contact when he hits the serve and try to see whether he is going up or down at the actual point of impact.
The other thing to watch is the flight of the ball. The topspin will tend to dip quicker and the backspin will tend to hold up in the air.
We have a lot of other information on how to receive serves in our Receiving Secrets section.
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Returning Short Topspin Serves: Two Options
Returning a short topspin serve can be tricky because the spin wants to lift the ball up. In this video, we look at two effective options: developing an attacking flick and learning how to push the ball safely.
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The second option is the push. You can push a short topspin serve, but you need to adjust your contact. Instead of getting under the ball, come down the back of it more, almost feeling like your bat is moving slightly backwards. This helps counter the topspin and keeps the return lower and more controlled.
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