Answer for returning-long-backhand-side-topspin-serve

Hi Dipak1974, Yes this can be an arkward and frustrating serve for sure. It’s annoying of course when you lose a match due to the returns of these serves too.

So I think one of the most important things when returning these types of serves is being quite positive woth your return, so a small quick topspin shot with a fairly closed bat angle is the best option to stop the topspin taking the ball long.

Focus on trying to hit more on top of the ball and having a short shot but quite a quick acceleration, of course not forcing it too hard or the spin will take it off. Also aiming into the middle of the table just to be sure the side spin doesn’t shoot the ball off is a good option.

Usually players when returning this serve get to careful and the spin makes it fly off as you mentioned or up for a weak return. So as I said really try to be positive when returning them and don’t be scared to go for a fairly quick topspin as long as your coming over the ball with your own topspin and a closed bat angle.

Give that a try and let us know how you get on! 🙂

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