Backhand Block
Strokes
Arnab Ghosh Asked 11 years ago
Hi,
In the video demonstrated by Jeff regarding the backhand block, the racket head is relatively upwards, but I find it easier to block topspins with the racket head a bit tilted sideways. What is the correct way? Or does it vary from player to player?
Thanks
Arnab
P.S. What is the mirror effect? I am not sure but I think there is a term in blocking known as the mirror effect. Can you please explain?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Arnab,
This is a bit of personal preference. I quite like having the bat sideways too because I feel it allows you more freedom to attack the slower ball when you get the chance.
Having the bat up does allow you to have a more solid block because there are less moving parts. I think the mirror effect is having the bat up like you are looking in a mirror.
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Arnab Ghosh Posted 11 years ago
Thanks.