High Chop

Strokes

Archel Taneka Sutanto
Archel Taneka Sutanto Asked 11 years ago

Hi Alois, Jeff and Pingskills Team

How to deal with a high chop ball? I mean, my opponent chops the ball and when it bounces to my table, it bounces high enough so I find it difficult to play with my forehand/backhand. But, when I push the ball, it doesn't make it through the net.

Thank you

Regards,
Archel


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Archel,

This can often be a harder ball than it looks.  It is important to still deal with the backspin on the ball by lifting the ball a bit even though it is already quite high.  If you hit it flat it will get dragged down into the net.

Take a look at these lessons on High backspin close to net or Smash/Topspin High Chopped Ball and How Should I Play Medium High Balls?


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Ayesha Noon

Ayesha Noon Posted 11 years ago

Should I hit the ball with a topspin or a loop?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Take a look at the lessons above.  The strokes are similar but a topspin is usually more appropriate.


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