Touching with backhand from forehand side

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Tam Eastwood
Tam Eastwood Asked 9 years ago

Can touching with your backhand from forehand side be used as a substitute for forehand touch as I have seen many young players use it. Is it because you can achieve a better angle?

Thanks

Tam


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Tam,

This is something that more players are doing now.  A lot is to do with the ability to use the wrist on the backhand and more efficient stroke.

It really is a personal preference as to what you go with.


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