Which Strokes Should I Learn First?

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lachie ruscoe
lachie ruscoe Asked 13 years ago

hey guys, im a quite a new player to the game but a pretty good player. I need to know some easy shots i should start off with and then gradually play more shots, i am good at side spin but have to work on topspin, side-spin and pace shots, please give me an idea of what shots i should try and learn.

(i love your video's)

thanks, lachie 

Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 13 years ago

Hi Lachie,

Start with the 4 basic strokes, The Forehand Counterhit, The Backhand Counterhit, Forehand Push and Backhand Push. After this learn the Forehand Topspin and then the Backhand Topspin.

With regards to the sidespin strokes, don't focus on these. Stick to the basics which will provide you with a much more consistent base to build upon. 

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lachie ruscoe

lachie ruscoe Posted 13 years ago

thanks soooooo much guys :)
Ian Costello

Ian Costello Posted 13 years ago

Can you still be really without learning them first?   [Lachie is right,your videos ROCK]  Thanks.
Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
No I don't think so.  You need a good base otherwise you will always struggle.

YK Wong

YK Wong Posted 13 years ago

Thanks very much!

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