Last updated on 13-Nov-2012 03:41:49 AM
You know the video "Faster Forehand Topspins", and when I try to copy your technique in the video, I just can't do it. Can you help?
Thanks, Ian.
Hi Ian,
The main thing is to remember the key points of speed of racket and flattening out the contact a little to increase the speed of the ball.
The next thing is to do it often so that your swing becomes smoother without tension. Tension in your arm will mean that the arm will move slower. Decreasing tension will come as you become more comfortable with the swing. Let it happen. Less trying is better in this case.
The video tape makes you guys like there's......well....I don't know...but it's a lot better :]
Thanks [Best coaches],
Ian.
Hey Adrian,
Our premium members vote on the questions and based on this we film new responses. With regards to the rubber, the basics are the same. If you take a look at our lesson on the forehand topspin and concentrate on the start and finish positions of the stroke you can't go too wrong.
OK, my dad and coach told me that you should finish a bit lower, around nose level. is that okay?
Yes Jonathan, around nose level is OK too for a fast topspin.
Hi Pingskillers!
My topspin stroke is about the same as showed in this video. But lately I lost form and my strokes fly over the table more often than I would like! My trainer tells me that I should change my FH-Topspin stroke to a stroke where just the lower arm and wrist is involved (trainer referse to Timo Boll's FH technique) instead of using the whole arm and body rotation. What are your thoughts about this way of performing a FH-tospin stroke?
Thx!
Hi Bertus,
I think that is OK but for more safety with your stroke I like to see a little use of the upper arm at the end of your stroke as well.
Timo's stroke is obviously very effective for him but it is a riskier stroke because of the angle of the racket and swing.
Thx for the fast reply!
Still I can't deside if I should change the stroke a bit or not! Wondering if there is a lot to gain or not by doing so in relation to accuratie. I might give it a go when TT season is over and for now I'll just try to get normal form back. Besides, all time greates like J.O. and Alois managed to do well with the classic FH style.
Cheers!
