Short pimple smash

Ludde Unknown Asked 16 years ago

My sister has a hard time smash hard with her short pimple on her backhand. She really want help, some advice?

Thanks!

Ludde and sister

Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago

Hi Ludde,

The keys for hitting with the short pimple on the backhand are to keep your bat quite open, meaning that the bat should be facing towards the net at the start.  Hit the ball with a fairly firm wrist.

Because the short pimple doesn't generate much topspin you need to hit the ball accurately and make sure you hit it when it as the top of the bounce to be able to get a direct line to the table.

This is a very difficult stroke and will take some time to pratice.  Keep encouraging your sister.