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Topspin or flat hit?

03/09/201813/10/2017 by Tom Lodziak

When I coach, I always encourage players to attack with topspin. But there are situations when a flat hit is absolutely fine, and may even be the best option. The key is to use the right shot in the right situation. So in this blog post I will explain when you should topspin and when it is ok to flat hit. Keep reading

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