Wrist on the Forehand Topspin

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Pedja Maric

Pedja Maric Asked 11 years ago

Hi, Pingskills

I have a question about the technique of Forehand Topspin. You see, when you perform a Backhand Topspin, you have to use your hand wrist, to twist it a little bit to execute that shot, like Jeff demonstrated. What I don't understand is using hand wrist in Forehand Topspin. I see some people that use wrist a lot, almost like a whip. What I mean is that they twist their wrist more backwards and then they come forward with topspin. What do you think about it? In your demonstrations I see that Jeff is not using his hand wrist that much. Can you help me with this dilemma? Best regards to you all


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Pedja,

You have read our minds.  We filmed a lesson on this last week which will be on the site soon.

To answer your question though, you don't use your wrist as much with the forehand as with the backhand.  Just think about keeping the wrist relaxed through the stroke and let it come through with the stroke.  You will notice that the wrist will naturally go back at the start and follow through slightly at the end of the stroke.  I don't think you need to whip your wrist through the ball as this will lead to more errors.

Watch out for the new lesson on the Advanced Forehand Topspin.


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Pedja Maric

Pedja Maric Posted 11 years ago

Well, I am a little bit a psychic. I predict............... that new video of yours is going to be awesome. See you and thank you for your answer, and, if possible, notify me when that video comes out. Best regards for the best coaches.


Lukas Oberbanscheidt

Lukas Oberbanscheidt Posted 11 years ago

Can you give me the link to the Video, Alois?

 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

It isn't up yet Lukas.


Dilip Khopkar

Dilip Khopkar Posted 11 years ago

Hi Alios; The Table tennis lovers like me are thankful for replying all questions, most of them are high quality. some time we feel like ohh the same question  even i  wanted to ask. This way you are helping to raise the level of TT worldwide. we all TT lovers are grateful.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Thanks Dilip.  It is nice to know we are helping.


Pedja Maric

Pedja Maric Posted 11 years ago

When will your video about Advanced Forehand Topspin come out?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

We had to refilm a little of it last night.  Sorry for the delay.


Michael Pickering

Michael Pickering Posted 11 years ago

Any news on the video?


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Michael,

Sorry for the delays. It will be up very soon!


DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 11 years ago

Anyway, how to change direction with forehand topspin ? I try to moved the angle of my wrist but the ball can't change the direction is that something should i wix on my wrist or other part ? And also for the backhand topspin, i don't know how to change direction on it because the wrist must have to twist yeah, Thank you very much for the video that will be upload :D and thanks for the topspin video so now i can do it well

bertus bertus

bertus bertus Posted 11 years ago

Hi Halim,

I was always told that I should change the position of my right feed (I'm right handed) in order to make the ball go parallel.
Not trying to be the wiseguy here but the wrist technique never really worked for me.

Cheers.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Bertus,

That is correct. You can use both techniques.  You can change your wrist or hit the ball slightly later by changing the position of your feet.


Michael Pickering

Michael Pickering Posted 11 years ago

Hi Alois

Did I miss the video going up yet?


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi everyone,

The Advanced Forehand Topspin video is now live on the site.


Pedja Maric

Pedja Maric Posted 11 years ago

That's great. I saw, though, it is a video for premium members. But, I am sure it will be beneficial for players who want to learn more.


Michael Pickering

Michael Pickering Posted 11 years ago

Nice right handed shots Alois at 4:33 on the advanced forehand topspin, lol.


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

I was wondering if someone would notice. A lot of right handers like to see right handed players, so I flipped the image in the video editing software!


Michael Pickering

Michael Pickering Posted 11 years ago

Jeff, I knew you had switched it. Or was that why it took so long to post the video, we had to wait for Alois to get a right-handed forehand on!


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Come on Michael... you have no faith!



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