BAIT AND TACKLE: The short backhand slice

Oct 09, 2016
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BAIT AND TACKLE: The short backhand slice

Lure your opponents to the net with a well-placed slice.

Published Oct 09, 2016

A short slice angle can pull your opponent off the baseline. Set the racquet back early and make sure you have a strong knee bend in your front leg to get under the ball. Underspin is critical, so don’t worry about how low to the net your ball goes. The shot should land three to four feet inside the surface line.