Shoulder in forehand topspin
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 1 month ago
Dariusz Rypień Asked 1 month ago
Hello,
What's the role of the shoulder in a forehand topspin stroke? Should it be used in any of stages or is it only a snap from the elbow and shoulder remains still?
Alois Rosario Answered 1 month ago
Hi Dariusz,
The shoulder remains still but the join in the shoulder is loose and allows the movement of the arm freely.
You can get rotation from the waist which will feel like you are moving the shoulder but the muscles around the shoulder are not working hard at all.
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Dariusz Rypień Posted 1 month ago
Ok, so forehand topspin is only a stroke from a lower arm as far as the role of arm is concerned?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 1 month ago
The upper arm still moves as well but the shoulder ball and socket are doing the work not the muscles around the shoulder.
Dariusz Rypień Posted 1 month ago
Ok, I think I know what you mean. So that's what I'm currently trying to do. Thanks for making me sure that I'm on the right track :).
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 1 month ago
No problem. Let me know how you get on.