returning topspin
General
David Metcalfe Unknown Asked 15 years ago
Hi Alois,
I recently played a game where the ball had medium topspin coming to me so I thought that topspin would keep it down on the table. I tried to brush slow and fast as well as close my bat angle but the majority went off the table. Does smashing through the ball cancel/reduce the incoming topspin and can it be more consistent than topspin when returning?
Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago
Hi David,
Take a look at our Lesson on how to Counter A Spinny Topspin. This will give you various techniques that you can use.
Smashing does lessen the effect of the spin but it is also a high risk stroke.
Recommended Video
Forehand Topspin to Topspin
Topspin-to-topspin rallies are fast, dynamic, and can be the key to winning more points! 🏓🔥 Learning how to control these exchanges will help you stay on the attack and put pressure on your opponent.
In This Video, You'll Learn:
✅ How to adjust your technique for topspin rallies (compared to topspin vs. block)
✅ Why your stroke should be more forward and how to generate dip with topspin
✅ Tactical strategies – Mix up speed, spin, and placement for better control
✅ How to train this stroke effectively, even without a strong training partner
No comments yet!
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.