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Butterfly Ask The Experts No. 438 – by: Shahin Akhlaghpasand

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Question:

I am trying to loop backspin from my backhand and I keep either going into the net or returning a slow high ball. I hit the ball near its highest point. What angle should I be using? Should I use a long stroke or a short stroke to get it over with some pace?

Answer:

Hi Travis,

You should use a longer stroke, striking the ball just after the highest point from below the ball, and following through to where you want the ball to go.

Of course, the angle of the racket is related to the height of the ball and your size, and based on that, keep the angle of the racket close enough.

Regards,
Coach Shahin 

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