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Butterfly Training Tips: Twiddle When Serving With Derek May Video

Posted on May 13, 2021

Twiddling is an essential technique to have in your arsenal if you use a combination racket (inverted/pips). Former Pan Am Games Silver Medalist, Derek May describes how to twiddle during play.

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