Why Pros Run Around the Backhand: Use Your Strength to Land the Drop

Summary

Briones explains the pro run-around: it’s not fear of the backhand, it’s selecting the higher-percentage strength. If the forehand drop is 99/100, running around lets them land it and both players close the NVZ.

Key takeaways

• Run-around is strength selection, not panic
• Use the wing that lands the drop
• The point of the pattern is kitchen arrival together

Action items

• Know your higher-% drop wing and give yourself permission to run around in practice games