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Lefteris Aek
Lefteris Aek Asked 11 years ago

When my opponent does a short backspin serve and i push it back long my opponent topspin it and i always wait at my backhand.when it comes it my forehand i dont have time to switch and i lose the point.what can i do?

 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Lefteris,

Try to wait with your bat more straight on front of you on a neutral position so you are .equally ready on both sides.  Also make sure you are watching and ttracking the ball all the way.  That will give you the earliest and best information too tell you which side the ball is coming to.


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