@MrKostaGi The backspin will cause the ball to drop down off your racket. Hence you will need to open up the angle of your bat to counter the spin. Take a look at the free lesson on our website about the backhand push. This is the stroke you can use to return the backspin serve.
@pingskills - you just solved the biggest weakness in my game. All vids have amazing clarity of approach. Thanks a ton - trying to implement a lot of improvements in my game right now :)
@Reinhardt182 The best thing to do with a short sidespin serve it to flick it. We've got lessons on our website for both the backhand and forehand flick. Take a look at these and see if they help you out.
@MrLabtec74 With a bit of backspin or sidespin, I would recommend playing a topspin return. This gives you the most margin for error as the topspin will cause the ball to dip allowing you to hit it a little higher over the net. And a good topspin return is hard for the server to return.
one of my friends does a similar serve. but the ball would be side-under spin, very fast and aimed at the very corner of the table. when i try this i usually find the ball going into the net straight down the table, but as you demonstrated, i am not concentrating on moving behind the ball. i ll give it a shot this weekend. Thanks sir!
@prithwin You're welcome. If the ball has backspin on it as well, you will need to lift the ball a bit more with your topspin to counter the backspin. Your stroke will need to be a little more vertical, and make sure you have a good brushing action to generate your topspin.
I have read all the questions on your website about returning sidespin services and also on other forums,but i just dont understand something,so pretend someone does a pendelum sidespin to me,it should go to my back hand right (im right handed) if i were to just loop it back,should i aim at his backhand or his forehand (if he were a right handed player) and if he did a tomahawk to me (so it should go to my forehand right?) should i loop it to his backhand or to his forehand? thanks in advance!
@cjcarljordan The pendulum serve doesn't have to go to your backhand. That is the most popular place people serve to but they can serve down the line. You should then topspin it to wherever you get the biggest advantage. This depends on your opponent's strengths and weaknesses. As you topspin the ball you just need to allow for the sidespin. Same thing with the tomahawk. Your opponent can serve it to your forehand or backhand.
@jmontalban1967 Oh right. Now I understand what you mean. Yes you need to adjust for the spin. The actual action of brushing the ball with the topspin will negate some of the sidespin. Just adjust where you are aiming the ball. A good way to practice this is to get a good server to serve the same serve over and over again so you can get used to it.
Nice. I have also my advice. If i see that the ball has PURE sidespin i just use the same shot as if it's dead ball. You must just be aware that the ball curves. If it has left sidespin (goes left after contact with your bat but goes right after contact with table ) you should aim more to the right. It's easier than trying to change angle of your bat, like pro players do.
@SSJ5VegetaV4 The trouble with pushing it back is that it allows your opponent to attack the next ball. If you topspin it, then you gain the initiative in the rally.
@pingskills Yeah, I meant if the serve is so short that you do not have any choice but to extend across the table, hindering upwards movement for a loop or whatever as you're at your full reach.
^^you don't undestand...my friend is able to serve a sidespin which is so flat you won't even think about flicking it ._. if i just push it back he's always able to attack my return even if I'm getting a strong backspin into it. ...I hope my English is not to horrible ;)... I'm German
@TheTrueLPLM Your english is very good. If it is flat it means it has no spin. You can flick a no spin ball, it just takes practice. We have a video lesson on the flick on our website. Take a look and let me know if it helps you out.
@TheTrueLPLM Good question. Sounds like another question for ask the coach. If it is short I would recommend using the flick for a sidespin serve. We have a video lesson about this on our website.
We get a lot more room to answer questions on our website so if you want to discuss this in detail then head over to the PingSkills website and "Ask the Coach".
why do you have to play with those gay shorts xD
jose218g 2 weeks ago
@jose218g Not a big fan of the shorts? I've got some new ones now so hopefully you'll find those more acceptable.
pingskills 2 weeks ago
perfect backhand!
TSINUS5 1 month ago
@TSINUS5 Thanks!
pingskills 3 weeks ago
Can you help me please?
How to return a undercut serve?
Thank you
MrKostaGi 1 month ago
@MrKostaGi The backspin will cause the ball to drop down off your racket. Hence you will need to open up the angle of your bat to counter the spin. Take a look at the free lesson on our website about the backhand push. This is the stroke you can use to return the backspin serve.
pingskills 1 month ago
Thank you for the Tips, i like pingskills
MrKostaGi 1 month ago
@MrKostaGi You're welcome.
pingskills 1 month ago
nice channel, regards from Poland
lopezrodriquez 2 months ago
@lopezrodriquez Thankyou.
pingskills 2 months ago
@pingskills - you just solved the biggest weakness in my game. All vids have amazing clarity of approach. Thanks a ton - trying to implement a lot of improvements in my game right now :)
rahulimpervious 2 months ago
@rahulimpervious Glad we could help. Good luck with your training!
pingskills 2 months ago
What about short sidespin serves? Or is there a video for that already?
Reinhardt182 3 months ago
@Reinhardt182 The best thing to do with a short sidespin serve it to flick it. We've got lessons on our website for both the backhand and forehand flick. Take a look at these and see if they help you out.
pingskills 3 months ago
@pingskills what if there is a bit under spin and side spin to it should we smash it or just return it like normal?
MrLabtec74 2 months ago
@MrLabtec74 With a bit of backspin or sidespin, I would recommend playing a topspin return. This gives you the most margin for error as the topspin will cause the ball to dip allowing you to hit it a little higher over the net. And a good topspin return is hard for the server to return.
pingskills 2 months ago
Uh oh...he's teaching how to return my left handed side-spin serves...
peelout40 3 months ago
@peelout40 :)
pingskills 3 months ago
@peelout40 Same
Moviewatchnmake 3 months ago
one of my friends does a similar serve. but the ball would be side-under spin, very fast and aimed at the very corner of the table. when i try this i usually find the ball going into the net straight down the table, but as you demonstrated, i am not concentrating on moving behind the ball. i ll give it a shot this weekend. Thanks sir!
prithwin 3 months ago
@prithwin You're welcome. If the ball has backspin on it as well, you will need to lift the ball a bit more with your topspin to counter the backspin. Your stroke will need to be a little more vertical, and make sure you have a good brushing action to generate your topspin.
Good luck!
pingskills 3 months ago
@pingskills how do we react if we are not sure either the serve come long or half long?
padiltimo 3 months ago
Who ever asked this question,
thank you for making me get a new tactic,
Ffs lol -_-
Moviewatchnmake 3 months ago
@Moviewatchnmake Wayne asked the question. You can ask you own questions by going to our website where you can "Ask the Coach".
pingskills 3 months ago
finally!! :)
yobmas722 3 months ago
@yobmas722 Was it worth the wait?
pingskills 3 months ago
@pingskills yes it was!! :)
yobmas722 3 months ago
@yobmas722 great!
pingskills 3 months ago
I have read all the questions on your website about returning sidespin services and also on other forums,but i just dont understand something,so pretend someone does a pendelum sidespin to me,it should go to my back hand right (im right handed) if i were to just loop it back,should i aim at his backhand or his forehand (if he were a right handed player) and if he did a tomahawk to me (so it should go to my forehand right?) should i loop it to his backhand or to his forehand? thanks in advance!
cjcarljordan 3 months ago
@cjcarljordan The pendulum serve doesn't have to go to your backhand. That is the most popular place people serve to but they can serve down the line. You should then topspin it to wherever you get the biggest advantage. This depends on your opponent's strengths and weaknesses. As you topspin the ball you just need to allow for the sidespin. Same thing with the tomahawk. Your opponent can serve it to your forehand or backhand.
pingskills 3 months ago
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jmontalban1967 3 months ago
@pingskills thanks for a fast reply.. :) but yeah i know they can serve it anywere but i mean like it spins towards that direction.... (cjcarljordan)
jmontalban1967 3 months ago
@jmontalban1967 Oh right. Now I understand what you mean. Yes you need to adjust for the spin. The actual action of brushing the ball with the topspin will negate some of the sidespin. Just adjust where you are aiming the ball. A good way to practice this is to get a good server to serve the same serve over and over again so you can get used to it.
pingskills 3 months ago
@pingskills
ok thanks so much!! your guys are the best!
cjcarljordan 3 months ago
Nice. I have also my advice. If i see that the ball has PURE sidespin i just use the same shot as if it's dead ball. You must just be aware that the ball curves. If it has left sidespin (goes left after contact with your bat but goes right after contact with table ) you should aim more to the right. It's easier than trying to change angle of your bat, like pro players do.
papajama24 3 months ago
@papajama24 give me one cheeseburger please
mohdban 3 months ago
@papajama24 Thanks for your tips!
pingskills 3 months ago
But what to do if the serve is so short that I can't topspin it?
TheTrueLPLM 3 months ago
@TheTrueLPLM Sidespin it back.
hawkfish88 3 months ago
@TheTrueLPLM Nope, push it back with a brush.
SSJ5VegetaV4 3 months ago
@SSJ5VegetaV4 The trouble with pushing it back is that it allows your opponent to attack the next ball. If you topspin it, then you gain the initiative in the rally.
pingskills 3 months ago
@pingskills Yeah, I meant if the serve is so short that you do not have any choice but to extend across the table, hindering upwards movement for a loop or whatever as you're at your full reach.
SSJ5VegetaV4 3 months ago
@TheTrueLPLM Short sidespin serve ? What a treat, just flick-kill the ball :)
YoSuaYoSaN 3 months ago
@YoSuaYoSaN
^^you don't undestand...my friend is able to serve a sidespin which is so flat you won't even think about flicking it ._. if i just push it back he's always able to attack my return even if I'm getting a strong backspin into it. ...I hope my English is not to horrible ;)... I'm German
TheTrueLPLM 3 months ago
@TheTrueLPLM Your english is very good. If it is flat it means it has no spin. You can flick a no spin ball, it just takes practice. We have a video lesson on the flick on our website. Take a look and let me know if it helps you out.
pingskills 3 months ago
@YoSuaYoSaN Exactly. Nice advice!
pingskills 3 months ago
@TheTrueLPLM Good question. Sounds like another question for ask the coach. If it is short I would recommend using the flick for a sidespin serve. We have a video lesson about this on our website.
We get a lot more room to answer questions on our website so if you want to discuss this in detail then head over to the PingSkills website and "Ask the Coach".
pingskills 3 months ago
very nice thank you.
TheAlin25 3 months ago