Which Strokes Should I Learn First?

lachie ruscoe Asked 14 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 Answered 14 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 Posted 14 years ago

thanks soooooo much guys :)

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

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

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
No I don't think so. You need a good base otherwise you will always struggle.

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

So I'll just practice hard on the strokes.

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

After learning or mastering the forehand counterhit, the backhand counterhit, the forehand push, the backhand push, the forehand topspin, and the backhand topspin, what is the pattern for all the other shots?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
There is no set pattern, but probably the topspin against backspin strokes are the next important strokes to learn.

YK Wong Posted 13 years ago

Thanks very much!

Which Strokes Should I Learn First?

lachie ruscoe Asked 14 years ago

Jeff Plumb Answered 14 years ago

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lachie ruscoe Posted 14 years ago

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
No I don't think so. You need a good base otherwise you will always struggle.

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
There is no set pattern, but probably the topspin against backspin strokes are the next important strokes to learn.

YK Wong Posted 13 years ago

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Which Strokes Should I Learn First?

lachie ruscoe Asked 14 years ago

Jeff Plumb Answered 14 years ago

Recommended Video

Defensive Shot Selection

Thoughts on this question

lachie ruscoe Posted 14 years ago

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago No I don't think so. You need a good base otherwise you will always struggle.

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

Ian Costello Posted 14 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago There is no set pattern, but probably the topspin against backspin strokes are the next important strokes to learn.

YK Wong Posted 13 years ago

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Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
No I don't think so. You need a good base otherwise you will always struggle.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
There is no set pattern, but probably the topspin against backspin strokes are the next important strokes to learn.