Returning Heavy Backspin

Strokes

Kaustubh Kulkarni
Kaustubh Kulkarni Asked 9 years ago

Hi,

What is the best way to return a ball with heavy backspin on it?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Kaustubh,

The easiest way to return it is with a push.  However the most effective way is to make a topspin if you are able to.


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