Backhand hook shot

Strokes

Dib Hassan
Dib Hassan Asked 7 years ago

hey Alois 

been a while since I've asked any questions so here's something fun I've seen. A lot of top players I see try to hook the ball around the net on the backhand corner, I'd like to see you and Jeff have a crack at that one 

thanks, all the best


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Dib,

We do have a tutorial on this and you will see Jeff make this shot.  Take a look at Sidespin Backhand Topspin.

 


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