Playing against backspin
Strategy
thanasis mastorodimos Asked 13 years ago
hallo,if my opponent often uses backspin, how can i make defence and beat him?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Thanasis,
You need to use the Push stroke if you want to use defence. However a defender usually likes their opponent to push to them because that is what they do well.
Try to use the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin. This will give you the attacking position ans make it harder for the defender.
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