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What are the options for defending a short cross ball in the direction of the side wall? How to play technically to put this type of balls?

Located in defense, the player receives a short, cross ball towards the side wall. In this case, what are the possible options to defend?

 Half-volley  :

The first option is to play a half volley if the incoming ball is far enough from the wall. It will then be necessary to think:

  • to stay well flexed
  • make an ultra short preparation
  • take the ball well in front of you
  • to finish the gesture in the desired direction

 Hit just after the wall: 

If the contact of the ball with the wall is inevitable, no stress. You end up in the conditions of a return of service. In this case, the previous 4 tips are also valid. Also, think carefully to watch the ball so as to better adjust your position and synchronization with the racket.

 The “contrapared” or the use of the back wall: 

If you are on your line or slightly advanced, the ball:

  • You exceed
  • Comes in contact with the side wall
  • And is definitely located between you and the back wall.

Do not panic ! Let the ball pass you and in a bowling-like gesture (movement in the vertical plane describing a semicircle), strike the ball on the back wall about 50 cm below the highest point. You will then perform a lob which will allow you to counter the attack suffered.

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