Difficulties while playing Offence
Strokes
Shyam Prasad Venkatesh Asked 8 years ago
Hi coach !
I'm a beginner in table tennis and I feel I'm quite good at defence. I'm easily able to chop or block the fast and heavy topspins. But whenever occurs a moment where I need to smash the ball or do a fast topspin, I don't feel confident enough and I pull back. So how can I overcome this fear?
Thanks in advance,
Shyam Prasad
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
HI Shyam,
Do the stroke slowly at first. Make sure you are getting the feel of the action. Take a look at the Forehand Topspin Against Block video first and get their correct. Then as you feel more comfortable after a week or more then you can start playing a little faster ensuring you keep the same stroke technique. Look at the video on the Advanced Forehand Topspin for help with this one.
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