Forehand topspin

Strokes

Leonel Barrios
Leonel Barrios Asked 12 years ago

Hello alois,

i wanted to ask you what is the best way to receive a heavy topspin forehand topspin or a forehand forehand


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Leonel,

To receive the heavy topspin you should use the Backhand Block.  This is the safest shot to return the ball.  If the ball has a lot of topspin and is slow you can look at the lesson on Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin.


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Leonel Barrios

Leonel Barrios Posted 12 years ago

Thanks alois ill try that


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