Topspin off backspin

Strokes

Eris Qarolli
Eris Qarolli Asked 8 years ago

Hi

Yesterday I went to my first ever tournament. I've been practicing in a club for 2 months and I got called to play for one of the strongest teams in my club, because one of their player couldn't make it. Both of my teammates were 20 and I am 13. So i felt a lot of pressure. I only played doubles and lost my first game but I won the second. In the third game they were just pushing the ball long with a lot of backspin and I could't do anything because I don't know how to topspin the ball of backspin yet. So my question is should I start practicing it or is it to early for that since I have only played for 2 months. Should I wait a little longer when I have a better bat and start practicing topspin off backspin.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Eris,

Well done on playing the match and doing so well.  It is a great way to learn more about the game as you have found.

I would start to learn the topspin against backspin if you have now seen how important it is in a match situation.

Take a look at the lesson on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin for help with it.


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Eris Qarolli

Eris Qarolli Posted 8 years ago

Thanks a lot, your videos have really helped me in every way.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

Great to hear it Elis.


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