Topspin when returning

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 9 years ago

Nikolas Fantocone

Nikolas Fantocone Asked 9 years ago

Hi Alois!   How can I get maximum topspin when returning the ball?  Another question, and this makes me sound like a newbie (lol laughing), but is sidespin topspin a real thing?  Thank you SOO much for answering all of my questions!


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Nikolas,

To get maximum topspin, you need to brush the ball finely on contact and brush it really fast.  So you need a fast action using your wrist as well.  This is an advanced stroke and needs very good timing to get correct.

There is sidespin topspin.  Take a look at this lesson on the Sidespin Forehand Topspin.


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