Backhand flick

Strokes

Mark noble Asked 12 years ago

dear Alois,

My backhand flick has developed some problem that include the ball going into the net can you help me

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Mark,

It may just be a timing problem. Try to hit the ball at the top of the bounce. This will give you a better margin of error. Also slow down the stroke for a while and try to put a little topspin on the ball. As you get the timing and feel for it you can flatten out the contact and hit it harder.

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