Forehand Topspin

Strokes

Pragya Srivastava
Pragya Srivastava Asked 10 years ago

Sir,

does the action for forehand topspin remains the same while hitting the ball parallel to the table as in straight?  


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Pragya,

Yes keep the action the same.  By hitting the ball a little later or earlier you can control where the ball is going.


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Pragya Srivastava

Pragya Srivastava Posted 10 years ago

Thankyou sir for the advice.. I tried it just need a little more practice..you guys are a table tennis dictionary and you both are doing a great job.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Thanks Pragya.


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