Backhand running in

Strokes

john welly
john welly Asked 12 years ago

hi alois can you show me the backhand like this..when you in defense and your oponent want to do dropshot then i see players running to the ball and make backhand counterhit can you show me that stroke if you understand me?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi John,

This is just a normal Backhand Counterhit but the difference is that you are on the move in to recover from your defensive position.

You just need to run fast and get to the ball as early as you can.


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