Unexpected shots

Strokes

Dick Wittingson
Dick Wittingson Asked 11 years ago

Hey Pingskills, I've recently been playing someone at my school and he seems to be unbeatable. Every shot I send his way, he continues to get it. Are there any ways of giving him a trick shot he won't be used to?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Vandan,

Rather than trick shots try to work on your topspin strokes.  If you can develop these it will make it more difficult to get your shots back.

Take  aloof at the Strokes & Techniques page for some lessons on the different topspin strokes.


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