Short push
Strokes
michael chillemi Asked 14 years ago
Hi, I am having some trouble returning a short push with a lot of backspin. Can you help me out?
Jeff Plumb Answered 14 years ago
Hi Michael,
The heavy backspin will grip into your racket and cause the ball to be dragged down towards the net. The key to returning a short push with heavy backspin is to open up the angle of your bat. This will help counter the backspin.
Another thing that helps is to try and generate a little of your own backspin when returning the ball. To do this you need to brush underneath the ball. The action of doing this will also help counter the backspin.
Take a look at the video below on the forehand push and hopefully it will help you out.
Good luck!
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In this PingSkills tutorial, we break down the backhand push - a crucial defensive stroke in table tennis that every player should master. Whether you're facing an opponent’s backspin or looking to neutralize their attack, the backhand push is your go-to stroke. We’ll show you the correct starting position, feet position, and finshing position to generate consistent backspin while maintaining control and precision. In this video, you’ll learn:
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Perfect for players of all levels, this step-by-step guide will help you add a reliable defensive stroke to your arsenal.
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