Developing My Backhand in Table Tennis

Strokes

Shaant Mittal
Shaant Mittal Asked 12 years ago

How do I develop a good backhand? 


Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 12 years ago

Hi Shaant,

Start by watching our Backhand Counterhit and Backhand Topspin Against Block videos. Really focus on the feet position, the start position, and the finish position. If you can get these right the rest of the stroke will come together.


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Forehand Counterhit

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:

  1. Your feet position
  2. Your start position
  3. Your finish position

If you concentrate on these 3 factors then your stroke will become extremely consistent. Once you can reliably hit 100 balls in a row then you are ready for more attacking strokes. If you can hit 1,000 balls on in a row then you know you've truly mastered the stroke.

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