how to approach a background serve. that is playing against the backspin

Hey Pingmaster, so against backspin serves it depends mostly on if it is short or long. If its long the you should always try to play a topspin return and get the first attack in. That doesn’t have to be fast but with plenty of spin is enough. If it’s short then lots of people find this harder to flick so most likely a short touch or push. The direction and placement will depend where your opponents strengths and weakness are.

Dan