How to play backhand chop

Strokes

Sajawal Bhatti
Sajawal Bhatti Asked 12 years ago

I have a problem playing a chop with backhand.....it always goes into the net.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Sajawal,

Take a look at our lessons on the Backhand Push and the Backhand Chop strokes.  These should give you a good idea of the strokes you will need when you want to do a backspin stroke with your backhand.


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