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Backhand slice
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Backhand slice
Step two

As you turn to your backhand, the shot starts to differ from the top spin.

The moment that you see the ball heading to your backhand take the racket back by turning your shoulders.

As you turn, bring the racket head up high with your non-hitting hand, almost bringing the racket strings behind your head.





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