Topspin finish position
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 10 years ago
Pasquale Mule Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff.
This question is about my finish position that it's not working right on my right eyebrow im right handed but Alois is left, and when im finishing my position im scared that i hit my head and that is a little dangerous. So can you tell me how to correct that?
Thanks for reading!
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi George,
Start by doing the stroke slowly so you have time to check your finish position. As you do you this you will start to get the feel of where the bat is finishing and what it feels like. You don't need to hit your head but go close to it if you are worried about it.
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Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Hmm but i cant do a longer swing like example, i swing but it's not very much of a swing. Do i have to start from below the table? and if the ball is long but in the center of the table how can i swing longer?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Then it is a matter of making a small movement so that you have the space to swing. Keep practicing the swing properly and slowly. It will become better.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Hmm thanks, and one last thing. When i go topspin to topspin what should i do so i get in time to counter topspin the ball? i know it's hard but should i stay back from the table?
Thanks for reading!
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
And how long should i practice my slow swing, a week a month?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Until it feels like it is automatic. Some players will do it within a couple of sessions others will take a month or more.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Hi Alois just wanted to say that i don't feel good with the topspin finish position on my eyebrow, it's because im right handed and i saw the video topspin against block which you finish on your head position. I swear i practiced all week the eyebrow position. Do you think i should keep on practicing the eyebrow position?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hi George,
Yes I do think this is still important whether you are right or left handed it doesn't make too much of a difference.
Persevere with it.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Have you guys ever visited Costa Rica?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
No we haven't. I bet it is a nice place.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Oh yes and i live there
im also preparing a table tennis clubs but do you know any trainings i should do perhaps my topspins?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hi George,
There is a lot you can do with training. We have a 52 Week Training Plan that you can look through. The main thing is to first get your basics right.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Im getting a little better but i was wondering at what moment should i hit and spin the ball in topspin example:
When the ball is bouncing and going up or when it's stays or when it's starts falling? Or at what exact moment should i hit the ball to attack it?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
You can hit it at all of those times. The earlier you hit it the less time you will give your opponent. At the top of the bounce you will give yourself the best chance to hit the ball hard. If you hit it later you can get a slightly better slower topspin stroke.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Thanks!, and did you know the chinese national team players is taking a hard intensive training at the military for the 2016 olypmpics?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Yes I did see that. Interesting idea.
Pasquale Mule Posted 10 years ago
Oh yeah, and heres a link for a video of it, tell me what you think :)
http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/44171926-1290074964.html