smash or topspin??

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Raj Panesar
Raj Panesar Asked 16 years ago

hi alois and jeff (again),

when the ball comes up high u'd smash it, wouldn't u. but my mate keeps letting it drop and hits heavy topspin.it works very effectivly and i can just about return it. can u giv me some advice plz on what 2 do thanx


Alois Rosario
Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago

Hi Raj,

Yes you should aim to smash the ball if it is up that high.  Ad an option you can let it drop and topspin it but at the higher level if you do that you will give your oppoenent too much time and won't be able to hit the ball as fast.

Practice your smashing.


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