Forehand Loop and what sponge thickness

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 4 years ago

Mamoon Rahat

Mamoon Rahat Asked 4 years ago

Hi Alois,

I was impressed when I saw your photo in Coburg hall of fame wall.

Mate, hope you can help me, my forehand loop is not strong and it is sometimes what we call as half a shot and not the full and i think because of this i keep on missing the table, how can i make it stronger and a full shot.

Also, any benefit on using maximum sponge thickness maybe or shall I stick with 2.0 mm.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago

Hi Mamoon,

Depending on how long you have been playing, I would probably stay with 2mm sponge.

The power is probably more related to your stroke. Think about getting greater taxation in your arm and shoulder in particular and allow the bat to swing through freely.  This will generate more power.  Also focus on the finish position of the stroke.  Get it past your right eyebrow.

Hope to see you one day at Coburg.  Grab me if you do and I can take a look at the stroke.


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Mamoon Rahat

Mamoon Rahat Posted 4 years ago

Hey,

thanks Alois, you mean my left eye brow as I am left handed?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 4 years ago

Ah yes that is correct. 



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