Dealing with Long pimple attack
Strokes
Fabrice Joseph Asked 13 years ago
Hi,
I have some troubles with a player in my club.He uses long pips on his back hand. When i chop the ball on his backhand he attacks with a loop movement. I just don't understand what type of spin comes back? and what is the appropriate response?? a block? a block with open? or closed angle?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Fabrice,
It will come back with a little topspin on it. You can block it but you may need to go a bit more forward. It won't have much speed on it and that is why you need to go more forward.
Take a look at this lesson on hitting the ball with long pimples which may help you to understand it. LP Attack Against Backspin.
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