Playing against chop

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Vidit Pant
Vidit Pant Asked 12 years ago

Among forehand-topspin,push,chop ,which is the best stroke against chop(backspin)?How can we improve that shot?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Vidit,

The best shot is the one your opponent doesn’t like.  In general though the topspin will give you the dominant position in the rally.  Take a look at the Strokes & Techniques page and look for the lesson on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin for tips on how to improve the stroke.

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Vidit Pant

Vidit Pant Posted 12 years ago

Got it sir  ,I am definetily  going to try this.

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