Hi Wolfram,
Thanks for the question.
I know exactly what you mean, I have played many short pip players in the past and they put a little bit of backspin on the ball as they block/return the ball. The positives are your able to open up the first ball well which is great, as he returns its coming back to you with enough backspin for you to put the ball in the net if you don’t adjust your stroke. As this ball comes to you, you need to go more upright like your playing against backspin making good use of your legs and brushing into the ball. If you are out of position, sometimes its better to push the ball and then get in good position for the next shot.
