High and slow ball on the backhand side
Strokes
Urvang Joshi Asked 13 years ago
Hi guys,
I'm usually able to play top-spin using both fore-hand and back-hand when the ball is at a comfortable height.
However, I find it very awkward if I get a ball on my backhand side, which is around shoulder-to-head height and is slow (for example, this may happen when someone returns my top spin).
What should be my position and technique for returning such a ball?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Urvang,
Your best option is to step around quickly and make a forehand smash or topspin with this height of ball. Because the ball is higher it will give you enough time to step around.
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Urvang Joshi Posted 13 years ago
Thanks Alois,
That makes perfect sense. Will try it out next time!