The Art of the "Bert": Taking the Erne to the Next Level

The Art of the "Bert": Taking the Erne to the Next Level

If you’ve mastered the Erne, it’s time to introduce the Bert to your tactical arsenal. Unlike the Erne, which is played on your own side, a Bert involves jumping across your partner’s path to hit a high-pressure volley in the air.

Why the Bert Works

It creates psychological pressure. When opponents see a Xephira Professional player moving with such agility, their dinking accuracy drops. It requires perfect synchronization and a paddle with a high swing weight-to-balance ratio.