Forehand counterhit starting problem
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 11 years ago
Debo : Asked 11 years ago
Dear Coaches,
Many of the times while starting counterhit practice, I usually straggle to do it correctly. It took sometime to get used to it. Even some blocking against topspin help me at this point.
However, after some time (some practice) I get it right back and then can easily hit a few hundreds (of course, if my partner plays OK). But, I observe many of my club members start hitting forehand counterhits right from the word go (even after a break of 3 / 4 days).
How can I get out of this chronic problem of myself ?? Please help.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Debo,
It is a matter of you understanding and feeling exactly what is happening with the stroke. When you do get the right feeling of it during your practice, you should slow the stroke down and really feel what is happening to make the stroke correct. Even close your eyes a few times between rallies and think about the feeling you have when the stroke is going well.
Often at the start the thing that stops the stroke from going properly is tension in your arm or body. Try to relax and feel the stroke. Think about the start and finish positions that we focus on. If you get the bat from the start to the finish correctly the ball should go on the table.
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Debo : Posted 11 years ago
Thank you Sir, I shall let you know the progress.
Debo : Posted 11 years ago
Improvement noticed. I take some time to give you the feedback only because I want to make sure. However, I think what actually helped me, is your advise about trying the feel what is happening while I am hitting ok. I really tried to feel what is happening during the rallies, like - I feel that my whole upper body is getting involved and I am hitting the ball more forward without much wrist movement and mainly with my forearm with a solid contact. I also try to memorize the feeling as much as possible and try to get it back in the next day.
Thank you very much, Sir. I will keep on informing more while I improve. Yesterday I was hitting with a state-level player in our club and I did not notice any start-up problem with my counter hits.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Well done that is a big breakthrough for you Debo.