How to return short backspin serves

In this video I explain how to return short backspin serves. This is a very common serve and fairly straight forward to get back over the net. But there is a real skill in returning this serve well and putting the server under pressure.
In the video I look at three main options for returning a short backspin serve - a touch return, a push return or a flick return. I explain the benefits of each option and also briefly describe how to do each shot.
If you want a more detailed explanation on how to do a touch shot, deep push or flick, then take a look at these videos...
Touch shout (with Paul Drinkhall) • How to return serves w...
Long, fast push (with Craig Bryant) • How to do an EVIL atta...
Backhand flick (with Ferenc Horvath) • 5 tips to improve your...
Forehand flick (with Ferenc Horvath) • How to improve your FO...
Thank you to Ferenc Horvath for demonstrating how to return a short backspin serve in this video. You can find out more about Ferenc on his website: www.paragontabletennis.co.uk/
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[@TomLodziak]

If you want a more detailed explanation on how to do a touch shot, deep push or flick, then take a look at these videos... Touch shout (with Paul Drinkhall) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWi3Y3abi6loq8U Long, fast push (with Craig Bryant) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnaUp2qYaLN_hpI Backhand flick (with Ferenc Horvath) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXrPmZV7mp6faLM Forehand flick (with Ferenc Horvath) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ami8o2h9dsqqo8k

[@Franky_1974]

It is so important to use different strokes. I never noticed, that I always blocked to the same spot on the table until a training partner told me. Now I will try to use different return shots with different spin and positions. Thank a lot for these useful tipps.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes, I'm the same with my forehand attacks. Always cross-court by instinct. I really have to override my brain to play down the line.

[@eloimumford5247]

Always good to re-r-e-re listen this great guide to beat this treacherous retro-rotation. Thanks a lot.

[@aerotus888]

Great stuff Tom! Keep it up. Much appreciated by your viewers!

[@stephenokenwa3785]

Well needed video. Always found it difficult to play against short backspin serves. 👏👏

[@gergelyrosta]

Beautiful shots and demonstration! I wish I could flick it like Feri 😉

[@dillonnnnnnnnnn9153]

Another great video with clear instructions

[@adamszabo2139]

Very well explained video with clear demonstration.

[@prakashsangle617]

Very useful tips. Nice video ❤😊

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Great video. I've been working on all this.

[@MarcelSM01]

Nice video Tom, thanks.

[@FOOTNTALKS]

Thank you 💖

[@vladimirkleban16]

Thank U, Tom!

[@Uncle-Basil]

Once I get this ironed out, I will be INVINCIBLE!! 🏓🤪

[@khushijagetia4555]

Thanks

[@ls4life544]

Great video. 👏🏽👏🏽 Have you heard of the VR? There is a game that feels very realistic on the oculus quest call "eleven table tennis" you should give it a try and use your skills there for training. See you there for some fun. 👍🏾

[@901D]

oh 4k~ nice

[@benedictcumberbatch8520]

Thank you for really useful recommendations 👍 By the way, as an attacking player, amateur of course, sometimes my hits end up below the net. Any tips or videos on how to do smash on balls like this that have really high backspin?

[@atifsultan_mech]

As explained in the video, you can attack with a flick (either backhand or forehand)

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiaaaaaaaaa]

How do you know if the spin is heavy or light?

[@ritupabanborah]

Nice video Coach, however I see sometime ur arm is close to ur body while playing backhand drives. As learnt from you earlier, it may reduce the quality of the shot. Let me know if I am wrong.