Forehand topspin backswing

Strokes

Duy Nguyen
Duy Nguyen Asked 11 years ago

How much should i rotate my shoulders when playing my topspin backswing for the best results?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Duy,

The more time you have the more you can rotate your shoulders.  You don’t need to rotate them any more than about 70 to 80 degrees.


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Duy Nguyen

Duy Nguyen Posted 11 years ago

Thanks !


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