How to return a topspin down the line

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Martin Coronel
Martin Coronel Asked 13 years ago

my opponent always use topspin down the line i cant get to position to return it because he always make the ball far from me

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Mark,

It is a matter of watching the ball.  If you realise that he often hits the ball down the line try to cover that shot.  This will do two things. One it will help you to get to the ball quicker or two it will force him to hit his less favourite shot cross court.

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