Backhand return
Receiving
Kristofers Kabraks Asked 12 years ago
Hi Alois!
When my opponent serves a short serve to my left side i try to top-spin it aggressive but the ball goes in the net or out, what should i do?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Kristofers,
If the ball is short then it is better to try and push or flick the ball rather than make an aggressive topspin.
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