Forehand Topspin

Ian Costello

Last updated on 31-Jul-2011 03:29:25 AM

Hi, I find the Forehand/Backhand Counter Hit easy for me, so I'm trying the Forehand Topspin. But, what allows you to swing fast and still keep the stroke on the table? Thanks.

and Jeff Plumb said...

Hi Ian,

It is the topspin that will allow you to hit the ball fast and still keep it on the table. The topspin will cause the ball to dip downwards towards the table.

The crucial part of generating topspin is the contact of the ball on the bat. The contact needs to be a fast brushing action to generate the topspin.

Watch the Forehand Topspin video a number of times and try and get a good picture in your mind of how you should play the stroke. This will help you to learn the correct technique.

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Comments on this question

manvir singh commented...

on the 19-Jan-2011 03:32:52 AM

Hi,rnaloisrndoes the dust on the rubber affect the topspin.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills said...

on the 19-Jan-2011 07:31:18 AM

The dust will effect the bat. It will mean that the ball is not contacting the rubber properly. Just keep the rubber clean by wiping it with a damp sponge.

manvir singh commented...

on the 20-Jan-2011 02:21:12 PM

Thanks sir,rnrni will follow that.

Ian Costello, a premium member said...

on the 31-Jul-2011 03:29:25 AM

Now I look like Jeff doing it!

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