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Can I spin the ball on a serve?

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Yes.

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How do I serve the ball back handed?

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Turn your wrist with a good grip and hit the ball at normal speed.

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Can I put a spin on the ball in the middle of the rally?

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Yes. You can spin the ball at any time during play.

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How do I time it so I hit the top of the ball as the ball is traveling downwards?

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It just takes practice.

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How do I play a back hand shot?

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Players, as they develop, will generally have their own unique nuances and styles to hitting a backhand. The basics are always same though: for a normal counter backhand, you want to start with your racquet at about table height and sideways, then brush over the top of the ball while striking it forwards to give it topspin. You can also turn your wrist a bit during this stroke to generate sidespin, though it's easy to lose control as a beginner.

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Can you serve backhand?

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Yes, you can serve using your backhand. Two examples of backhand services are the backhand serve and the reverse tomahawk serve (difficult to learn).

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How to improve your footwork?

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You can improve your footwork by doing shadow play exercises or adding weights to your legs when training.

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