Return chop with backhand stroke

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Andy Ng

Andy Ng Asked 11 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

Alois Rosario Answered 11 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.


Notify me of updates
Add to Favourites
Back to Questions

Thoughts on this question

Andy Ng

Andy Ng Posted 11 years ago

Wouldn't it be difficult to execute if the ball is low?As when the opponent chops the ball there is a tendency to have less rebound on ball. thanks for your answer

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Andy,

As long as it only bounces once on the table you can play this stroke.  The lifting action enables you to lift even low balls.



Become a free member to post a comment about this question.