Dealing with High Sidespin Lobs

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 10 years ago

Jimmy Palmer

Jimmy Palmer Asked 10 years ago

I love doing lobs myself, but how do i defend a lob that is hit at the end of the table and has very heavy sidespin where, when it lands, it shoot out in an odd direction.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Jimmy,

The key is getting into a good position to make the smash.

You need to watch the ball in flight.  It will curve a little.  That will give you a clue as to where it is going after it bounces.  Then move your feet into position and wait for the ball to get into a comfortable hitting spot for you.  Then make your smash as normal.  If you hit it firmly the sidespin won't have an effect on your smash.


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Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Hi Jimmy,

Here's a video response on the same question:

Dealing With Sidespin Lobs



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