Forehand Topspin

Strokes

Pragya Srivastava
Pragya Srivastava Asked 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 years ago

Thanks Pragya.


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