Last updated 13 years ago
Hi
They say that in looping a backspin ball you should lower your starting position.
I'm just wondering if it's effective to hit under the center of the ball? becoz in normal loop, u hit the top of the ball right? this is becoz im still having difficulties in looping backspin ball
any tips?
Again, Gian
Hi Gian,
I remember when I first started playing I had a lot of difficulty in playing a topspin off a backspin ball. In fact for a while I would just push the ball back in matches because I just couldn't play the stroke consistently. After a lot of practice I was able to get very good at it though so stick with it.
I don't think it is a good idea to hit under the bottom of the ball. This is because you want to generate a lot of topspin so you need to contact the ball with a brushing action. For a heavily spun backspin ball you can brush up the back of the ball more than the top but not from underneath.
Watch our video on the forehand topspin against backspin and imagine yourself playing the same stroke. Even practice the stroke yourself without a ball while watching the video. Try to get a clear picture in your mind of how the stroke should look and remember it when you go to practice. Try and set up some training drills where you can practice this.
One easy way is to serve a backspin ball and ask your opponent to push the ball to your forehand so you can topspin the ball. You can then play the rally out and start again. By doing this you will get the opportunity to play a lot of topspins in a short period of time which will help you improve.
I think it is important for people to analyse their own games and decide what areas need improvement. Once you understand what you want to improve, set up some drills that allow you practice this over and over. This is the quickest way to improve.
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gian crispino Posted 13 years ago
ok thanks sir!
I already watched that video, and i'm still practicing it right now. I think its just a matter of time before i get it right
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
gian crispino Posted 13 years ago
hello jeff,
btw thanks very much for all the help
just finished playing. i just want to tell you that I succesfully looped the backspin ball but not all the time. sometimes it goes out but very near the edge of the table. this now my problem, I think Im overdoing it. any suggestions? btw thanks very much for all the help
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
Great to hear Gian. If you are hitting the ball too long, you might not be getting enough topspin on the ball. It is the topspin that will help the ball dip and land on the table. Try and ensure you are getting a fast brushing contact on your loop. If you lift the ball by opening up the angle of your bat too much, you will hit the ball with a flat contact and it will be hard to generate the brushing contact and hence the topspin.
Keep working at it, it sounds like you've nearly got it!
gian crispino Posted 13 years ago
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago