Lifting heavy backspin
Strokes
Sasha Savic Asked 12 years ago
Hi, guys
I had a problem recently with a player who loves to chop. He has pips on backhand, and I didn't have problem with it. But the other, on his forehand gave me a lot. It is not a classic chop. His contact point is exactly on the bottom of the ball. And it comes to me with a lot of spin and quite low. I tried to topspin, but no use, it simply won't go over the net. What should I do, how to counter that spin? Thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Sasha,
It sounds like he is putting a lot of backspin on the ball. To get this over the net with a topspin, you need to have a vertical stroke and also make sure you are brushing the ball.
Then it is important to brush the ball fast so that the friction on the ball lifts it over the net.
Take a look at the lesson on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin for some more tips.
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Sasha Savic Posted 12 years ago
Thanks, I will give it a try. But, sometimes, when I do the vertical stroke, the ball has spin, but not enough power to go over the net. How can I compensate?
Hi Sasha,
It is a matter of getting the mix right. Enough brush and enough forward momentum. That is why the game is interesting, it has so many dimensions to it.