Countering Forehand sidespin attack
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Nikhil Bathla Asked 12 years ago
One of my friend makes a topspin with some sidespin I can block the attack but i am not able to block it to his backhand it always goes to forehand as i am a penholder what should i do to counter his forehand sidespin attack
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Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Nikhil,
To make it go to his backhand it is easier to use your backhand. This will give you the easier angle to hit it over to that side of the table. So next time, step over and use you backhand block and angle it over there.
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Nikhil Bathla Posted 12 years ago
by using my backhand it goes to the middle of the table but not his backhand
Push it forward towards his backhand. Hit the ball quite flat.