Why Timo Boll switches hands

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Sagnik Pal Pal family
Sagnik Pal Pal family Asked 7 years ago

I have seen Timo Boll switch hands but why does he do so?

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Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Sagnik,

It is usually if he can't reach a ball with his left hand he switches hand and then plays a forehands with the right hand.

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Long and fast backspin serve Looking at bats before the game

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Nigel C

Nigel C Posted 7 years ago

Alois,

I think you will agree that for most of us this isn't a shot with a good percentage success rate, Timo is such a good player. Maybe it's a skill left handers find easier.......A good chance for you to show off a bit in a video?


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