Backhand return

Training

pradeep chowdhary
pradeep chowdhary Asked 9 years ago

While practicing stroke I find myself quite comfortable executing my backhand. But during game when my opponent blocks , or drive on my backhand I find my backhand return stuck to the net most often.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Pradeep,

Often when it gets to a game situation the main difference is that you don’t know where the ball is coming.

In training, start to do some more random drills where you don’t know where the ball is coming part of the time.

Take a look at our Training Drills free download and look for the Random Drills that you can practice.


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martinand bernard

martinand bernard Posted 9 years ago

I think to watch the opponent  ( a glance ) allows to know better where the ball arrive


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Hi Martinand,

I don't think it's a great idea to glance at your opponent. If you do this it's hard to look back and track the ball. If you focus solely on the ball then you'll react quicker and with your peripheral vision you'll still pick up all the information you need about your opponent.


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