Backhand control to both sides

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 10 years ago

Luigi Alcantara

Luigi Alcantara Asked 10 years ago

Hi Alois/Jeff,

i was wondering how you could control the backhand in both wings

For example 

2 right handed players backhand to backhand then the other player switches it to the forehand side of the other player, Not a punch but more of a topspin/flick just like Zhang Jike

i want to train this technique, i was wondering if you could give me any details on switching wings by using backhand topspins.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Luigi,

We do have a Premium Ask the Coach response to this Backhand down the line.  The main points are that you can hit the ball later or you can angle your wrist slightly to change the direction.  If you can, get a one month Premium membership and you will be able to watch this answer and a whole lot more.


Notify me of updates
Add to Favourites
Back to Questions

Thoughts on this question

Justin O'Toole

Justin O'Toole Posted 10 years ago

Extremely difficult to do I would of thought. You need to practice and practice very hard. To be a better player and win more you need to train extremely hard and be very pedantic about how, you train-play to get better. This is a great drill even though it is hard. What do you think Alois?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

It is a good thing to practice so that you have options.


Luigi Alcantara

Luigi Alcantara Posted 10 years ago

Thanks Justin and Alois:)



Become a free member to post a comment about this question.