Attacking the short ball
yiejian chee
Submitted on 28-Dec-2009 01:08:31 AM
Last updated on 19-May-2010 05:41:23 AM
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Hello can you help me return short balls, every time i try to do that , i will hit the net and when i use the forehand sidespin iwill hit the edge of the racket. most of the time at my training centre i will loose,i don't know how to make my self aggresive. i am now good in smashes. too
and Alois Rosario said...
Hi Julian,
We have filmed a lesson on the backhand sidespin flick which will be availble soon.
If the ball is always going into the net try watching to make sure you are hitting the ball at the top of its bounce. This is very important when flicking because you don't have much margin for error.
Also try softening the contact a little so you are getting a little more topspin for safety at first.
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yiejian chee commented...
on the 16-May-2010 12:36:54 AM
but I have another great huge problem .i don't know how to say it .i do what i can do.i serve(standing at the very backhand side) to my opponents backhand(right hander) opponent hits to the very forehand side of the table and I hace to run like heck to the other side.but if its th second time if happens,,,another problem.
i serve(standing at the very backhand side) to my opponents backhand(right hander) i tought he is still going to hit at the very forehand side of the table .so i run to the forehand side of the table.suddently,he hits to my backhand side and the point is over (his point)
