Why does players tend to bend down so much when their opponent is serving?
Is it to examine the serve and the type of spin?
Receiving position
Strokes
Clement Clement Asked 7 years ago
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Clement,
It is more to do why being able to move quickly when their opponent serves and also to be able to generate power on their return if the serve comes long.
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