Chopping problem

Strokes

Marksman Brian
Marksman Brian Asked 12 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
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 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

Marksman Brian Posted 12 years ago

ok, but what kind of drills should i practise?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

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.


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