Backhand

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Nicholas C Asked 13 years ago

Hello Coach!

Thank you for your recent reply about my first question.. That helped me.. Thanks..

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

No problems Nicholas. Glad that it helped you.

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Nicholas C Posted 13 years ago

to hit a backhand should I apply more wrist than arm?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
For a backhand topspin you can use more wrist. When you are learning the backhand you don't need too much wrist. This will lead to more errors initially and a lack of confidence.

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