Backhand Block

Strokes

Arnab Ghosh
Arnab Ghosh Asked 12 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
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 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

Arnab Ghosh Posted 12 years ago

Thanks.

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