position of thumb while playing rally?
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Yashant Gyawali Asked 14 years ago
what should be the position of thumb while doing rally??
when i do rally (during backhand) my thumb moves up towards the rubber and i feel difficult to play forehand ..
what shoeld i do??
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Yashant,
Try to keep the thumb in the same position through the rally. This will allow you to change quickly between forehand and backhand.
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andrew brand Posted 14 years ago