Leg work when playing forehands
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 9 years ago
joel hing Asked 12 years ago
How do you move your legs when doing the forehand topspin, counter hit and loop
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Joel,
When you are actually playing your strokes you can keep your feet quite stable. Then you use your arm and waist and legs to make the power. You can transfer your weight from your back leg to the front slightly.
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Andrew Barley Posted 11 years ago
Great! Really helpful. I liked the way you put in a variety of camera angles so we could clearly see what were you were doing, especially the footwork. Thanks.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Glad you liked it Andrew.
Andrew Barley Posted 11 years ago
It has helped my my son see how to move. He was taking a foot right back to play had forehand smashes but theirs left him stuck for moving. He needs to be more square with his feet to the table, I think. Keep up the good work guys.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Yes I think now even more than in the past players need to play more square on because of the lack of time to be able to turn too far sideways.
Katerina Panopoulou Posted 11 years ago
When we exercise two players and we just practice forehand counterhit or topspin diagonal. Do we still get that position or engage a more vertical one?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Katerina,
Still practice being in a more square on position because that is where you will be in a match.
Katerina Panopoulou Posted 11 years ago
Ok Alois, thank you for your reply!
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