Cutting off the ball vs. taking it off the back wall

Cutting off the ball is a good approach in the majority of times. It takes time away from your opponent. Taking the ball off the back wall can also be important when you can't hit a good shot by taking the ball early and when you want to slow down the tempo.

In practice I have to be able to do both successfully. I don't take the ball off the ball wall well right now. It's mostly due to bad movement and poor reading of the angle and direction the ball will take coming off the side and back walls.

I must remind myself to practice letting cross courts drives pass me and take the ball off the back wall instead.