Answer for Short heavy topspin serve

Hi Guys
I am struggling with receiving short/half-long heavy topsin/sidespin serves.
I find that these are hard to control – so when I return them, my opponent will often aggressively attack these putting me on the backfoot or even ending the point.
If I try to be more aggressive flicking these, the ball tends to go off.  Pushing/chopping isn’t really working either.
What should I do?  Punch them?  They seem to low and too far in front of me for that.
THanks for your help.