Returning a slam

Ammar Asmaro

Ammar Asmaro

Last updated on 08-Feb-2012 10:01:50 AM

Hey coach

what's the best technique to use so i can return slams

and since the ball would be too fast i usually look at his hand moving to know where the ball is going, is this right? or should i watch the ball?

Alois Rosario

and Alois Rosario said...

Hi Ammar,

Depending on where you are and how much time you have, the first option would be to block the ball the second option would be to move back and either counter topspin or lob the ball.

Take a look at our lesson on the Lob.  The keys to a lob are getting the ball back deep on the table and putting as much topspin as you can on the ball to force the smasher away from the table.

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Ammar Asmaro

Ammar Asmaro commented...

on the 07-Feb-2012 08:18:12 PM
ummmm thanks coach but how do i know how the ball is going?? cuz if he's really fast and strikes the ball with lots of power i usually end up on the wrong side of the table 
Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills said...

on the 07-Feb-2012 09:36:45 PM
With some more experience you will stat to get the feel for where you should move to on the table.  As soon as you see the ball going up high your natural reaction will be to move back and into position.  As to where across the table you should be take a look at this lesson we made.  Although it is titled Ready Position it also covers this aspect.  It will help you with your positioning.
Ammar Asmaro

Ammar Asmaro commented...

on the 08-Feb-2012 12:25:21 AM

you're right i used to play alot and i used to be really good at this but i've forgot those techniques bcuz i haven't played for a while.

wow that video was awesome i think i got ur point 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills said...

on the 08-Feb-2012 10:01:50 AM
Good to hear.

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