Topspin contact straight line

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 8 years ago

Il Ill

Il Ill Asked 8 years ago

Master Rosario,

I have a problem with the correct topspin. I talk about more up-spin, not sidespin-loop.

I dont know how to brush the ball in the contact with the wrist - with straight line or I must to close (rounded contact)? 

Which is the both is more used by prof. players?

Thank you in advance .


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Il,

It is important to develop a straight topspin.  If you are getting sidespin on the ball think about turning your wrist back slightly and brushing up right at the back of the ball instead of a little on the side.  The turning of the wrist is like opening a gate.

The top players use mainly straight topspin because you can hit the ball faster.  If you add sidespin you will have to slow your stroke down to gain consistency.


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Il Ill

Il Ill Posted 8 years ago

Thnak you, master Rosario.

Your help is very useful.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

No problems Il.  Glad it helped.



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