How to play a topspin smash

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Adithya Krishnan
Adithya Krishnan Asked 8 years ago

Sir, I usually play by chopping and my backhand is a bit weak. So whenever I chop on my backhand, my opponent smashes it off by a topspin which I find hard to counter even by chopping. Is there any other way to counter it?

 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Adithya,

The key is to stop them from playing that fast ball.

Take a look at this I Can't Return That Smash!  

 


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