TACTIC – Quick backhand counter-hit, down the line

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In this video I explain how to do a quick backhand counter-hit, down the line. This is a shot I use often, and it is surprisingly effective.

To make the shot work, you need to contact the ball early, with a short stroke, aiming the ball done the line. The early timing takes time away from your opponent, forcing errors or enabling you to hit outright winners.

In the video I demonstrate how to play the shot, with some slow motion examples and footage of me using the shot in a recent club tournament.

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