Ma Long's topspin
Strokes and Technique
Lukas Oberbanscheidt Asked 12 years ago
I think when Ma Long does a topspin or a loop, he uses his wrist not much at all, but his topspins or loops are very spinny anyway. So where he got the most spin?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Lukas,
He gets a lot of his spin by the brushing contact on the ball and the speed of his forearm. He does though also get a bit of wrist movement. If you are able to slow the stroke down you will see a whipping action at the start of the stroke.
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Lukas Oberbanscheidt Posted 12 years ago
Thanks, Alois! This helped me a lot!
Lukas Oberbanscheidt Posted 12 years ago
Can I use it to circulate a smash or must i change the angle?
Lukas
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
For the smash change the angle and flatten out the contact to get the ball moving faster.
Lukas Oberbanscheidt Posted 12 years ago
Ok I hope i didn't bother you. That's gonna help me on my tournament after the holiday. Thanks
Lukas
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
No problems at all Lukas.