How to counter deep returns

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Nishan Kar
Nishan Kar Asked 12 years ago

My opponent always returns very deep . How to counter them?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Nishan,

One thing you can do is stand a little further back from the table.  This doesn't have to be a lot just half a step back will allow you a little more time and the ball that bounces deep will bounce at a better height and position for you.

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