Backhand loop

Strokes

Abdullahi Nuur
Abdullahi Nuur Asked 13 years ago

i have a lot of trouble doing backhand loops over 80% of the time they never hit the table half the time it hits the net and half the time it flies up into the sky. How am i meant to improve this so i can start to hit the table with my backhand loop consistently?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Abdullahi,

Unfortunately, the only solution is practice.  You need to make sure you have correct position to the ball.  I find position is a really important part of backhand technique even more than with the forehand.

Then make sure you have the stroke correct.  Watch the lesson on the Backhand Loop Off Backspin and then video yourself to see if your technique looks the same.  then comes the many hours of repetitive training to get it feeling comfortable. 


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Shripathi ramakrishnan

Shripathi ramakrishnan Posted 13 years ago

sorry coach but what exactly do u mean by correct position?

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
Find a comfortable hitting position for your backhand.  This is usually in front of you.  Each player will feel comfortable in a slightly different position.  Then it is important no matter where the ball is to move so that the ball is in this position.


Abdullahi Nuur

Abdullahi Nuur Posted 13 years ago

i start out too high for my swing i start up about near my heart is that too high or ok to start ur swing?

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