How do I attack a short ball?

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Sally Mander
Sally Mander Asked 15 years ago

What are the different ways to attack short balls or return them in a way you will be able to attack them??? thx

Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 15 years ago

Hi Sally,

Your first option is to use a backhand or Forehand Flick. You need to try and hit the ball at the top of the bounce to give you the best margin for error.

If the ball is really low and short, then you may want to push the ball back short and then hope that you get a long ball from our opponent which you can attack with a topspin. 

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