Counter hitting a sidespin

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rgie dalut
rgie dalut Asked 12 years ago

Your channel and website helps alot to improve my table tennis skills. im still a newbie in this sport, and by watching your videos it boost my confidence to play.  im argie from the philippines. i have a problem counter hitting a side spin from my forehand. Is there a way to counterhit a sidespin?

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Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Argie,

Thanks for your comments.  To hit a sidespin with a counterhit you can do it by angling your bat.  If the sidespin is going to take the ball to the right, you can counterhit with your bat facing slightly to the left or vice versa.


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