Using The Counter-hit in a Match

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 8 years ago

Johnny Long

Johnny Long Asked 8 years ago

Hey, 

After watching some games on youtube, I don't see the counter-hit getting used much in matches at the professional level.

At a lower level, let's say in clubs, should I ever need to use the counter-hit in my matches? Is there still uses of the counter-hit sometimes? 

Thanks.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Johnny,

It is not a shot that you use in a match much.  It is usually a block or a topspin stroke.  However it is a good basis of a stroke to learn control.  

All of the strokes are extensions of each other.  The block is the shortest of them and then as you lengthen your stroke it becomes a counterhit and then a topspin.


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Johnny Long

Johnny Long Posted 8 years ago

Thanks Alois. Cleared up my confusion on the stokes.


D K

D K Posted 8 years ago

In fact,very active block is a counterhit


Ben Einhorn

Ben Einhorn Posted 8 years ago

If you want see the counter hit in use at a professional level I recommend watching Mima Ito. Is her fast counter hit / blocking technique something we will see more in the future? I find it totally amazing...


D K

D K Posted 8 years ago

Generally,SHortpips attackers use backhand counterhit quite frequently


Ilia Minkin

Ilia Minkin Posted 8 years ago

I think that D K made a good point about counterhitting and active blocking. It is used a lot.


D K

D K Posted 8 years ago

Thanks

It is the first time that someone except the Great Coaches told somthing positive about me (in terms of our beautiful sport)



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