Topspin off backspin
Strokes
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 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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Forehand Counterhit
The forehand counterhit or forehand drive is the foundation for more attacking strokes such as the forehand topspin or forehand loop. There are 3 critical factors:
- Your feet position
- Your start position
- Your finish position
If you concentrate on these 3 factors then your stroke will become extremely consistent. Once you can reliably hit 100 balls in a row then you are ready for more attacking strokes. If you can hit 1,000 balls on in a row then you know you've truly mastered the stroke.
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Eris Qarolli Posted 8 years ago
Thanks a lot, your videos have really helped me in every way.
Great to hear it Elis.