Ariel Hsing's backhand
Strokes and Technique
JinMeng Lai Asked 12 years ago
Below is the video link between ariel hsing and li xiaoxia.
Could you tell me what kind of backhand ariel hsing is using? and how to execute it? And her backhand looks good because of her technical ability OR Li xiaoxia's placement and spin of the ball wasn't good? Many thanks.
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi JinMeng,
This is a mix between a counterhit and a topspin. Remember we often say that strokes are extensions of each other. The topspin and counterhit are the same stroke just extended and with a slightly different contact.
This is an amazing stroke for Hsing because it is so consistent at a fast pace and able to keep Li Xiaoxia under control at times.
To play a backhand like this you are basically playing a topspin stroke but starting very high with your bat and coming forward on the ball. You are brushing over the top of the ball very fast to generate a lot of spin
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JinMeng Lai Posted 12 years ago
Thank you..
What do you mean by extensions of each other? and what do you mean by "extended with a slightly different contact"? Could you elaborate further?
JinMeng Lai Posted 12 years ago
Sorry, when you said extensions, do you mean extensions of the arm?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Hi JinMEng,
The topspin is an extension of the couterhit in so far as the stroke become a little longer.
JinMeng Lai Posted 12 years ago
Thank you. In this case, what is the difference in ball contact like? And do we hit it at the ball's peak, on its way up after bounce on table or when it is going down from its peak? Many thanks.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
You can hit it either early after the bounce to towards the top. The contact is a fast brushing action at the top of the ball to generate the topspin.
JinMeng Lai Posted 12 years ago
Thank you. How do you think I could get started to have this technique?