Forehand pivot

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Jasper Low
Jasper Low Asked 6 years ago

Are there any situations where you should play a forehand pivot down the line?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Jasper,

If you see that your opponent is moving to cover the cross court ball then the down the line can be effective.

It needs to be god because you are then susceptible to the wide ball to your forehand if they get to it.

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