Forehand Topspin movement on pivot

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Manuel Körner

Manuel Körner Asked 11 years ago

Hi Alois and hi dear pingskills team!

Wow, long time ago since last message, i have trained a lot and i still have fun at playing :D 

So i think i´m much better now, because yesterday i got the chance to play my debut - matches at the second league not the first one - against the leader of charts. Yep i lost my games because of several mistakes, but my matches were ok, i did some good points and i got a really great chance to play there and i´m happy with that :D

Now i want to improve myself again on forehand, my forehand is still the biggest problem i have. My coach told me that everytime i play forehand topspin ball (especially from backhand to opponents backhand corner) that my shoulder is too much in front and it feels really cramped if i do a forehand topspin ball. So should i keep on trying? or have you got some tricks or some gymnastics to improve this really bad movement? I know it´s nearly same question as last time, but i would be really happy if you can help me with that problem.

Greetings from austria again, Manuel :D


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Manuel,

Good to hear from you again.

I think the movement can be improved.  Take a look at this video response to the forehand pivot. Forehand Pivot Footwork

When you get to the correct foot position think about making a small waist movement which will get your left side out of the way and you will feel less cramped.


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Manuel Körner

Manuel Körner Posted 11 years ago

Oh i see, i´ve never tried this "shuffle step" , Jeff got much more better angle than my cramped movement, really good video. :D

Thanks a lot for your answer Alois, i keep on trying and i´m sure this new movement will help me a lot! :D

 

Manuel


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

No problems at all.  Good to hear it has helped.



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