Strokes
Hey! how should I improve my chopping skills?
Hi Abdulwahab,
Chopping is a defensive stroke designed to return an opponent's spin-heavy shots with heavy backspin, often forcing them into making errors.
Choose a racket with a high control rating and pips-out or long-pips rubber if you want to focus on defensive chopping. This equipment helps to enhance backspin and control.
Then take a look at your technique. Have a look at the tutorial on the Backhand Chop and the Forehand Chop.
For chopping, you'll want a lower center of gravity than normal. Keep your knees slightly bent and your body weight forward.
Position yourself a bit further back from the table than you would for a typical forehand or backhand stroke. This gives you more time to react to your opponent's shots.
Want to learn a reliable forehand topspin that doesn’t fly off the table? In this video, we break it down step-by-step—from your feet position, to your start and finish, to mastering the brushing contact that makes the ball dip with topspin.
Whether you’re just learning or looking to tidy up your technique, this is a great place to start.
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