Problems playing topspin against backspin

first i use to play with a kind of ready made racket and now i have updated my racket . i use to bring the speed using the force from ply but with the use of new racket i am facing problem placing top spin on the table .

It sounds like the bat is good so now focus on the brushing contact. You will need to brush finer than with your previous bat because of the increased speed. 

I have ordered a rubber of tibhar mxp which carbon as well as all wood ply you suggest with it . ? 

Suggest good Carbon ply and all wood ply . 

I don’t have any particular suggestions of blades. Others may want to add their thoughts. 

How is butterfly jonyer h fl ? For improving control ?

I like those blades for control. 

If i smash a ball and the opponent chops the ball. The ball returns with a height . And i smash it again . My ball goes in to net or out of the table . Wether i should smash it again ?? Or return with a chop. ?? Topspin will be a difficult shot as the return is having a bounce . Or i should try topspin ?? 

And which shot should i play and how should i play it ?? Any instructions or videos ?? 

Hi Viren,

The best would be to topspin the ball because it will usually have a lot of backspin. You will need to still lift the back even though it is high because the backspin will drag the back into the net.  We do have a tutorial on it for our Premium members Playing against a high backspin ball

Do wall practise helps in improving backhand and what should i do to play good backhand drive and topspin ? 

I am having problems in playing backhand loop and top spin .. they are going in to the net . Any hint that may help me improve in it ?

Hi Viren,

Wall practice can help if you don't have any other options.  The principles for the backhand topspin are the same as for the forehand.  You need to make sure you are getting the start and finish positions correct and then also getting that brushing contact.  It sounds like you will now have good equipment so that won't be the issue.

If they are often going into the net think about making sure that you are focusing on a higher finish position to lift the ball.

I want to ask on .. how should one hold a blade while playing a topspin in a deep chop. And while playing topspin on a ball on the table . 

I mean how tight . Should be the grip be loose or tightly . In both the case . Deep chop coming outside  the table and chops remaining inside the table .

Hi Viren,

In general I like a loose grip which allows you to utilise your wrist and arm through the stroke.  You will find that as soon as you tighten your fingers the rest of your arm and even your shoulder will start to tighten as well.

Often players like to think about tightening the grip a little on impact for a strong shot.  You can try this for your self and see how that feels.  For the push or caps though a relaxed grip will be best.

In my opinion,the grip should be loose,but not too loose-you must not press the bat,but you must apply enough force so that the incoming ball's power does not affect the direction of the bat and also so that you do not release the bat.

I want to ask on .. how should one hold a blade while playing a topspin in a deep chop. And while playing topspin on a ball on the table . 

In general, a loose grip still applies.

I am able to lift and topspin backspin balls but i am not able to place it . Like from forehand ti backhand corner or from backhand to backhand . Any hint which will help me in making that possible ? 

Hi Viren,

Often this will be due to your grip and then you wrist position.  If you can think about having more of a "Forehand grip" this will help.  That means turning the bat in your hand so that the bat rests more on your thumb than your forefinger.  Then also relax the grip on the bat to allow your fingers to relax which will then also allow your wrist to be flexible.  This relaxation will allow you to open up the wrist to be able to angle the ball to go down tot he backhand corner.

https://images.app.goo.gl/nWt1htkJwuKcRHdc6

is this forehand grip one  backhand grip one should keep. 

Hi Viren,

Yes the Forehand grip demonstrated there is what I am talking about.  Often players will have it more int eh backhand grip position and from there it is really difficult to place the ball down the line.

So forehand grip is what you suggest while playing a top spin . 

A little more towards a forehand than backhand in general play which will allow more wrist flexibility especially when you want to play down the line.

Is there any video which will help me to improve my grip or any image to learn how exactly my grip should be ? 

Hi Viren,

Take a look at this tutorial. The Role of the Fingers in the Shakehand Grip.  I think this will help you.

which thickness is more suitable for beginers ? 1.8 ? 1.6 . rubber yasaka mark v . 

1.5* sorry . 

Hi Viren,

1.8 is ok for beginners. 

any advice on how to play long topspin. which lands on white stripe or on the sides . 

Hi Viren,

The first thing in training is to not worry if you it the ball off the end or side of the table.  This will allow you to find the range of the end and side of the table.

Then focus on the landing spot as you train.  The more you do this the more you will adjust your stroke naturally to get the length and width that you are looking for.

The better players are aiming for a smaller margin in a match.  As you progress the area you can aim for in a match starts to decrease from aiming to hit the ball anywhere on the table to starting to thing about hitting white lines.

Alois, what about using small objects as targets in a practise game. Place a few either end on the white lines, get a point everytime you hit one, first to 5 wins.

Yes that is good as you develop. Initially allow the freedom to play long or wide. 

is it advisable to use new ply with new rubber ? 

Yes you can doo that but it depends on the speed and quality of both of these.

i am using yasaka sweden extra ply currently can i use donic coppa ( new rubbber ) with this blade .

Hi Viren,

Yes that would be suitable.

and donic coppa with yasaka falck w7 ? 

how you suggest to play with  weak backhand ...i mean near to average . i am weak with drives and top spin may be because of my grip or lacking proper coaching or practise ... but what do you suggest ?

Hi Viren,

The same applies.  Work on the stroke with your Backhand.  Here is the tutorial link for the Backhand Topspin Off Backspin. 

Or you can work on moving around an using your forehand more even on the backhand side but I would think working o your Backhand is the better option.