Back hand

Serch Hdez Asked 13 years ago

I have two questions, my back hand is not very good, what can I do to improve it?... also when an oponent throws at me a smash Im able to put the paddle on the ball way but I cannot put it in such fashion that the ball is returned to the table I always send it out, what can I do?, thanks.

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Serch,

With your backhand it is often a matter of getting the stroke right.  Make sure that you are doing the stroke correctly.  If you can get a video of your stroke and see what it looks like.  You may be able to find something that you will be able to improve.

For returning a smash, it is sometimes a matter of getting the touch to get the ball back onto the table.  See if you can soften your hands when you are making the return.  This will allow you more feel for returning.  If you are back from the table, try putting the ball a bit higher in the air to give yourself a bit more time to be ready for the next smash. Think of the lob as being a big topspin.  Take a look at the lesson on the Lob.