Don't move backward

Strokes

DHS Lover
DHS Lover Asked 11 years ago

Hi PingSkills

My coach always tell me to not move backward when playing and tell me to always get close to the table

can you tell me why ? but when i'm not move backward, i can't do a good topspin stroke especially when topspining a topspin

In topspin against topspin video, you also said to get closer to table but how ? as the topspin will kick out and fast so i've to move backward to generate a good topspin stroke

please for the answer :D

thank you very much


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Frendy,

Try to stay as close as possible to the table.  Against faster shots you may need to move further away but don't just move back by habit.


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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 11 years ago

so can i know why i must keep close to table ? 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

It gives you the most options and cuts down the time that your opponent has.


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hey Frendy,

You can try that if the ball is high enough and you feel comfortable with the shot. Having more topspin on the ball allows you a greater margin for error though as this will cause the ball to dip more.


Oliver

Oliver Posted 11 years ago

From experience, here are a few more reasons why you should stay closer:
1. You have less table to cover
2. You have more options when someone topspins to your backhand
3. If you move back too much, your shots become weaker
4. You can deflect your opponent's spin and use that against them.

I'm very glad I changed my style to close table.


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