Backhand sidespin stroke

Strokes

aahel Guha
aahel Guha Asked 13 years ago

Hi alois could you please explain how to play that backhand sidespin stroke from the back of the table.is it just a trick shot or a proper tt shot because i have seen quite a pros play that and also one in the pingskills tournament.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Aahel,

We do have a Premium video on this, Curve with Backhand.  It is no trick, it is a matter of getting the mechanics right.  It is easiest if you get the contact a little outside your body to be able to swing through properly.

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