Backhand Topspin

Strokes

Hazard z
Hazard z Asked 13 years ago

When playing table tennis and the ball landed near the table away from the net at a very low height, should i angle my paddle up or down to topspin the ball?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Khang,

You can have your bat almost vertical and brush up the back of the ball to lift it over the net.


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Hazard z

Hazard z Posted 13 years ago

What if the ball landed on the end of the line and do not have sufficient space and time to move back and  hit the ball at the highest point of the ball?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Use a short sharp action mainly with your wrist and have a very vertical action.  You can just use your wrist because you don't have the time to step back.

If this is happening regularly though you may need to think about moving a little further back in your recovery after you serve.  It is easier to move forward than bas into the stroke.


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