52 Week Training Plan Questions

Alois Rosario Answered 1 week ago

Hi Remi, Great to hear you are enjoying the 52 Week Training Plan. The backhand topspin appears later because it is usually built on the foundation of good timing, balance, and control. The forehand topspin generally has a bigger movement and is easier to understand first, while the backhand relies more on timing, relaxation, and a shorter movement. Once those foundations are in place, the backhand topspin becomes easier to develop. For a penholder looking to play an attacking style, I agree that blocking is very important. Chopping and lobbing are less essential, but they still have value. They help you understand different spins, improve your touch, and give you options when you are under pressure. You don’t need to spend as much time on those strokes as a defensive player would. You can adapt the sessions by focusing on: • blocking and countering against strong attacks • recovering from difficult positions • understanding how different spins affect the ball For lobbing, since your robot cannot simulate smashes, you can replace it with high topspin defensive balls or practice moving back and recovering after a wide shot. The goal of the program is to build a complete player. Even offensive players benefit from knowing defensive skills, but your main focus should remain on developing your attacking strengths.