Short Side of the table

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Jasper Low
Jasper Low Asked 4 years ago

I always hear Adam saying "short side of the table". What does that mean? 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago

Hi Jasper,

This usually means playing down the line.  So if you are on your Forehand side you are playing to your opponent's Backhand corner.  That is assuming you are both right handed.


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