When it is too near the wall, you either boast or use racket scooping action. For the latter, no swing is involved. Paul Coll often use this technique to flip the ball using forearm lifting movement.
Conclusion should be: *When* the ball is < 36cm from the back wall, straight drive is not an option. You can always try hitting the straight drive before or after that point.
These are awesome videos, please make some more regarding drills
When it is too near the wall, you either boast or use racket scooping action. For the latter, no swing is involved. Paul Coll often use this technique to flip the ball using forearm lifting movement.
If you can get your racket on it, you can get it to the front wall.
Conclusion should be: *When* the ball is < 36cm from the back wall, straight drive is not an option. You can always try hitting the straight drive before or after that point.
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