Footwork problem for forehand topspin off back spin

Soham Kulkarni Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois, 

Recently while playing against a modern chopper for the first time I noticed a big flaw in me .i don't have a consistent forehand topspin off back spin . My opponent has a good control with his chops and he puts them accurately to corners.

I noticed that I am getting too side on for the stroke, almost like that of a pendulum serve stance, for the first few about 2-3 topspin stroke  I am able to generate some sidespin with topspin. Soon when his chops are all over the table I find it hard to return them. The ball usually drops to the net or flies off table as I am caught cramped.

i watched your videos  on topspin off backspin And I am also able to get a good backswing and a shoulder turn, just the feet position bothers me .

how to improve the situation?

thanks in advance

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Soham,

That does sound like you are getting too side on for the topspin.  Try to be more square on with your feet and use your shoulder and waist rotation.  Try to contact the ball with pure topspin rather than sidespin.  The sidespin will make your stroke less accurate and also limit the potential for speed with the stroke.

Because you have a little more time your feet can be slightly side on to the table.  Take another look at our lesson on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin.