Block topspin

Strokes

martinand bernard
martinand bernard Asked 11 years ago

hello coach, it's difficult for me to see the angle of my bat to block top spin, is it a good idea to aim the net or to aim  a little shorter as if I want to reach the table nearly as if I want a shorter ball?  my balls are very high if my opponent as a strong top spin, difficult in english.......thanks to understand


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Martinand,

If they are putting a lot of topspin on the ball then you can aim more towards the net.  There is a lot of touch required to make this shot.  Try to hit the ball when it is higher so that you have a direct line to the table.

Also take a look through our lesson on Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin.


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martinand bernard

martinand bernard Posted 11 years ago

thanks, I know is difficult!!!!


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

If the bat is horizontal it is hard to make a good contact because the ball is not seeing much of the bat.  If you make the bat more vertical then you will have a better contact on the ball.


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