Coach Li answers a TTU student's question on how to return serves so that you can set up a fourth ball attack.
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it didnt really answer the question..the best thing to not let your opponent attack is to read their serve first and then placement..if its a underspin serve then close to the net..preferbly right short in the middle of the table..now if its topspin serve try to flip or attack it if is long...once its an open point then just be ready to counter or start looping..
kmml1972 2 months ago
@kmml1972 Yes, obviously one has to be aware of spin and placement. The wording of the question indicated that the student was already dealing with backspin serves so Coach Li structured his answer based on that.
TableTennisMaster 2 months ago
what if the 3rd ball was returned as short too?
MachanBuenafe 5 months ago
@MachanBuenafe Try pushing long to confuse your opponent. Watch from 2:05
TableTennisMaster 5 months ago
@TableTennisMaster wouldnt that make my opponent make the 3rd ball attack?
MachanBuenafe 5 months ago
@MachanBuenafe It would depend on the skill level of both you and your opponent. But if relatively equal, then surprising your opponent with a fast, deep push to their backhand or playing elbow will likely produce an attackable return. This isn't a tactic you'd want to use all the time but if used sporadically it can work in your favour. Bottom line always keep your opponent on their toes/guessing.
TableTennisMaster 5 months ago