Backhand chop

Jakob Tegstrm Unknown Asked 14 years ago

Hi,it's Jakob again. when i meet a player who like to chop all the time..... i do a chop back but it's very annoying because we can play for.... i dont know but very long and to the end i do a fast topspin and it always hitting the net and im losing points. please, tell me what should i do?????

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Jakob,

Look at your technique when doing a topspin off chop or backspin.  This can be a simple stroke as long as you get the basics correct.  Think about your feet position.  Get into a balance position to hit the ball. Then make sure you are getting the start and finish positions of the stroke correct.  Think mainly of the finish position of the stroke.  You need to finish with your bat above your eyes.

You can always go back and take another look at the lesson on Forehand Loop Off Backspin.  This will refresh your memory of the basics.