Backhand problem

Sameera P K Asked 10 years ago

Hello sir,

I have been playing tt for around 3 years. But the days are not the same with my playing style. I am mainly concerned about my backhand. When my opponent topspins the ball during a training session where i am supposed to block, I am able to block some 5-6 balls but for the next balls, even though my hand is still, the ball just kicks off or drops into the net.  I am not able to understand why this happens.  This is the major reason for my losses in tournaments. I am not able to control the loop on my backhand side.  I also try to close the angle of my racket.  Still the ball pops off the table.  So,i just wanted to know the main principle for learning the backhand block on a consistent basis.

Also should we point our index finger downwards  while playing any backhand stroke because i notice all the players dropping their index finger downwards while playing the backhand.

So,I kindly request you to shed more light on playing this stroke with more consistency.....

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Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Sameera,

Thanks for your kind words about the site.

Blocking is a lot about the angle of your racket.  You need to adjust this slightly with each stroke depending on the amount of spin and speed on the topspin coming to you.  This understanding comes best with more training.  The more spin or speed the more you close your bat over.Take a look at our lesson no the Backhand Block which will help as well.  The index finger should stay across the bottom of the rubber when you are playing all of your strokes.