Pushing topspin
Strokes
mat huang Asked 14 years ago
Hi alois,
I'm having trouble doing push on short low fast topspin balls. I always want to push it, but i either do it too high or just do a no spin block. Pls help me to how to push short and low
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Mat,
Off a topspin it is best to Block or Flick the ball. If you try to push it will go high and make it easy for your opponent to attack.
If you do try to push it you need to have a very soft hand and almost come straight down on the ball. It takes a lot of gentle touch.
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