How to avoid a faking shot

Mahmoud Abdallah Asked 12 years ago

I got a problem while playing is while i'm attacking the opponent ... he always fakes the shot and i'm always ready for the forehand side ....

and his shot is strong at backhand side and No way to recover or block it ...

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Mahmoud,

The main thing to do here is to watch the ball very carefully. If you are watching the player they can deceive you with their movements but if you are tracking the ball then you will follow where the ball is going.

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Martin Coronel Posted 12 years ago

or you can follow the direction which the racket of your opponent is facing because you can make a shot go to his backhand when your racket is facing the forehand of your opponent

Mahmoud Abdallah Posted 12 years ago

Thanks my coach ,, with respect to you Martin Too :)