Bending your knees lower than you think you need to will help you get under the ball and increase spin. Pretend there is a bar at the height of the ball is and you need to get your hips under that bar. Keep your back straight while bending your knees and consider widening your stance, too. This will give you better balance.
Tip: How Low to Bend?
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