Watch the ball or the bat

Receiving

Hazard z Asked 12 years ago

When your opponent serve, looking at the ball or looking at the paddle can make you read spin better?

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Khang,

You should watch the ball. This gives you the best chance. While you are watching the ball you will also see the bat and the contact. You will also get other information from the flight of the ball and be quicker to react to the ball coming at you.

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