How to be quick in catching a spin
Receiving
Antonio Marquez Asked 13 years ago
Hi my name is Antonio you can call me Atoms for short. I am from the Philippines.
My problem is that my opponent in my practice always spins the ball and I can't catch it quickly even I am far from the table... Please help me... Hope you can answer my question...
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Atoms,
Learning to return spin take a while. There are some basic principles that yo need to understand to help you with it.
We cover these comprehensively in our Receiving Secrets course.
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Antonio Marquez Posted 13 years ago
thank you coach :) Can you give me oe of your butterfly rackets for free? just joking coach thamk you thank you :)
Antonio Marquez Posted 13 years ago
Pls.... make a video of my question in youtube:)
Antonio Marquez Posted 13 years ago
hi Alois.. where is my video?
Sorry Antonio, we are very busy with other filming.
Antonio Marquez Posted 13 years ago
ohh ok that's alright .... I'm sure u can make it i will be waiting :)
Antonio Marquez Posted 13 years ago
where is my video? pls... I really need it
Sorry Antonio but we have many requests for video and can't always fulfil them. And some videos such as our receiving secrets series are only available to premium members.
Antonio Marquez Posted 13 years ago
OHHH... Ok