Short Push
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 11 years ago
Tom Goodwin Asked 11 years ago
If your opponent plays a short shot which draws you into the net is there a way of digging it out without giving them the chance to smash it back at you keeping it low to the with maybe some backspin to keep them offguard?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Tom,
The best thing to do here is to try and play a short push back. You need to have soft hands and not much forward momentum but just get under the ball with a brushing action. If you can't get it short, try pushing it fast and long to make it difficult for them to attack the next shot.
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Tom Goodwin Posted 11 years ago
Thanks for the quick reply but where im only 5 foot 4 and most of my opponents are adults and a lot taller i find it hard enough to reach the net in time for the shots and if i play a short shot they tend to be able to reach in and push it to the back of the table before i really have a chance to get back into the right position bend my knees and pull of the right shot to get the ball any ideas
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
In that case you are probably better off to push the ball long and deep with a lot of backspin.
Tom Goodwin Posted 11 years ago
Thanks will try that out tomorow also i am thinking of getting a new bat can i have your opinion on it please http://www.customtabletennis.co.uk/4-XIOM-Stradivarius-XIOM-Vega-p-16986.html
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Tom,
That sounds like a good option. It will be very fast though so I hope you are ready for it.
Tom Goodwin Posted 11 years ago
what type of handle would you sugest
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
The handle just depends on what feels comfortable for you. I like the flared handle.
Tom Goodwin Posted 11 years ago
thanks