How to open a cut or chop ball

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Abey Varghese Asked 11 years ago

How to open a cut or chop ball using backhand or forehand topspin?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Abey,

Take a look at our lessons on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin and the Backhand Topspin Off Backspin. These are two very important strokes and if you take the time to master them, you will improve your game significantly.

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