Defending heavy topspin
Strokes
Someone Anyone Asked 4 years ago
How to deal with heavy topspin as a defender when we are pushed away from the table
Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago
Hi,
Try to have a more vertical stroke to deal with the heavy topspin. Also have a softer hand to absorb some of the spin.
Take a look at our tutorials on Backhand Chop and Forehand Chop to help you as well.
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