Handling spin
Receiving
jozef unwin Asked 13 years ago
how do you return a top spin /back hand slides ? i have try every thing to return it i just cant return it what can i do?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Jozef,
If you push it back you need to adjust the angle of your bat to counteract the spin.
If the ball is spinning off to the left, then adjust the angle of your bat to face the right. Don't try to do too much with it, just use the angle of your bat.
You can also try to play a topspin. If you brush the ball fast it will get rid of the spin already on the ball and put your own spin and direction on it.
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