backhand topspin

Shripathi ramakrishnan Asked 13 years ago

hi alois and jeff,

sorry about asking this question AGAIN that too about da same topic...

but i simply cant topspin close to the table with backhand (close as in top of bounce reached at edge of the table or so...) i use a very short stroke with very little forearm and as much wrist as possible.

when i do get the ball on the table it hardly has any pace and makes an easy punch/ counterloop. can u suggest anything to get more pace and also more control on the ball? plz reply soon as without my bh i put immense strain on my forehnd causing me to lose points by placement.

ps. i use sriver on the BH.

ty!

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Shripathi,

That is alright. Sometime strokes take a long time to understand and get better.

Try getting your stroke more horizontal so that your bat is moving forward. This will add to the speed of the ball and also help you with that ball that is close to the edge of the table.

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Ian Costello Posted 13 years ago

Hi Alois,

I hit my backhands into the net sometimes and sometimes I hit it off the table! And I also am afraid of making my backhand topspin because I struggle with it. I feel like it\'s my wrist and my paddle. My paddle has no friction and my wrist just drops it into the net. Also, what do you think you would do?

Ian

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
Hi Ian,
I noticed that you were using a hard bat. This will make it really difficult to make the backhand topspin stroke. When you get your new bat you will be able to control the ball a bit better. Remember it is a matter if consistent practice and a lot of time to get strokes correct.

Shripathi ramakrishnan Posted 13 years ago

hi coach

do i need to bring my swing forward by about 45 to 30 degrees whne close to the table?

also when away from the table do i start as high table or slightly below?

also wat do u when looping behind the table :go for medium-fast speed and high spin or low-medium spin and high speed?ty