Playing a forehand from the backhand area

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Jamo Fevidal Asked 14 years ago

Hello Jeff & Alois,

When I watch videos of pros, I notice how they move to the place where you are supposed to do a backhand and do a forehand. In what situation should I be doing this?

I appreciate your answer :)

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Jamo,

It is good to pivot and make a forehand from the backhand side if your forehand is much better than your backhand and your opponent is keeping you on your backhand side.

However you have to make a good shot from there otherwise your opponent will be able to place the ball wide on your forehand and win the point.

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Jamo Fevidal Posted 14 years ago

Thank you very much for the help :)

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
A pleasure.

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