Return chop with backhand stroke

Andy Ng Asked 12 years ago

So almost everytime I serve the opponent return the ball with a chop, which is quite normal but when the ball comes to my backhand I end up having to return it with a chop. If i try to return it with a backhand stroke the ball often ends up in the net or outside the table. When the opponent returns the ball with a chop I have difficulty finding a way to return the ball with a backhand stoke as the feel is different from when the opponent return it with a backhand stroke. I don't have that problem on my forehand Also what would you consider the best return against a chop apart from the backhand stroke? Thanks

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Andy,

Take a look at our lesson on the Backhand Topspin Off Backspin.  This is the shot you should work on.  It is a matter of getting a more vertical stroke on the backhand to lift the ball with topspin.