| A slice backhand is an important shot to have in your | | | | The attacking slice will basically be the opposite. It's a |
| arsenal. It can allow to to scramble and get back in the | | | | fast, skidding ball designed to take time away and |
| point when your on the defensive and can be used | | | | create an awkward shot for the opponent. By leaning |
| very effectively when attacking to sneak into the net | | | | forward and swinging your racquet in a straight line |
| behind and place pressure on your opponents next | | | | through the ball, you will slice through the ball flat and |
| shot. | | | | hard. |
| The defensive slice will have a lot more height on it. It's | | | | It's a great idea to come in behind one of these |
| purpose is to give you enough time to get back in | | | | attacking slices if your opponent is on the run or of |
| position and back in the point. When slicing a backhand, | | | | balance. Because they will have to hit up at the ball to |
| your strings need to come under the ball creating | | | | get it over the net which makes an easy volley for |
| backspin. If you want to hit a defensive slice, you will | | | | you to knock off and finish the point of early. |
| lean back and cut down on a sharper angle than usual, | | | | Hopefully these few little tips will steer you in the right |
| this will make the ball skid through a lot less and loop | | | | direction, the most important thing you can do of |
| up. This can give your opponent an opportunity to | | | | course is practice, practice, practice! |
| attack if you don't hit the slice deep enough. | | | | |