Dealing with short slow ball

gogo emad Asked 10 years ago

I often play against players who plays slow ball close to the net
but I dont know how to face them

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Gogo,

Step close to the ball by putting your right leg under the table. Then use the Backhand Push or the Forehand Flick stroke to handle that type of ball.

If his shot has backspin then the Push is the easier option. If the short ball has no spin or topspin, then use the Flick.

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gogo emad Posted 10 years ago

thank you I will try it and I hope it works

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