What would you call this stroke
Strokes
Alhaj Siddig Asked 10 years ago
What would you call a stroke that combines a swift forehand smash and a swift forehand loop and which can be executed on very low balls from within the table and is not easy to block in time? I have recently managed to develop this smash that I don't see in your videos. I know that many players play this swift shot. Can you send me a video or videos describing this stroke?
Dr. Abudafirah, Khartoum
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi,
This is a fast forehand topspin. There needs to be some topspin to get this ball on the table consistently.
We do have a Premium video on Faster Forehand Topspins that will help our Premium members.
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Alhaj Siddig Posted 10 years ago
Thank you very much indeed. I thought about terming it a (blitz forehand loop). Unfortunately, I may not be able to join the premium members now.