Chopping problem
Strokes
Marksman Brian Asked 11 years ago
Hi coach,
i'm trying to change from offensive player to allround player,
but, my chop is like just straight from my bat to the table,
when i look joo se hyuk's chop, his chop is like bouncing up from the table and get dip to the other side of the table....
please tell me why
sorry for my bad english
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Brian,
He is probably getting more backspin on the ball and has his bat more open (facing the roof). Then by brushing under the ball you will get the backspin that will make the ball float up more than going into the table.
Take a look at the lesson on the Backhand Chop.
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Marksman Brian Posted 11 years ago
ok, but what kind of drills should i practise?
Practice someone topspin to you and you chop consistently. Do this from one side, either forehand or backhand for a while. Just try to get the stroke correct and the spin contact on the ball. Try to get this consistent before moving on to doing one from each side alternately.