Counter loop with backhand
Strokes
Wilson Tsai Asked 12 years ago
When receiving the loop in the middle distance, how do I use my backhand to make the counter loop to return the ball in the middle distance.
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Wilson,
This is a difficult stroke but is one that you can develop. Just think of it as a backhand topspin and then we need to make some modifications to take into account the type of ball you are getting. Because the ball coming to you has topspin on it you don't need to lift the ball at all. In fact you need to keep the ball down. Therefore you need to make your stroke more forward.
Don't make it too complicated keep the stroke as simple as it is for the Backhand Topspin Against Block and just modify it by moving it more forward.
The other factor is getting into a good balanced position to make the stroke. Make sure you move into position first before trying to swing at the ball.
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The forehand counterhit or forehand drive is the foundation for more attacking strokes such as the forehand topspin or forehand loop. There are 3 critical factors:
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- Your start position
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Wilson Tsai Posted 12 years ago
Alois,
Thank you very much for instructing me the so-called forwarding block skill, however in my opinion,it is tend to be more defensive way of returning the loop, if I tend to be more ofensive way by enhancing the topspin and speed to make the topspin and speedy loop, how can I accompolish that ??? awaiting your intellegent instruction.
Sincerely yours,
Wilson
Hi Wilson,
Just get more forward motion and more of a brushing action to make it more offensive. If you really get confident then you can also increase the length of your swing and therefore the speed of the bat.