Afraid of a high lob ball
Strokes
Long Regain Asked 9 years ago
Hi coach!
i usually get afraid with a high spinny lob ( The ball bounce the table and go to another direction ), I usually smash out that kind ball
how to control the spin of a they lob and not get comfused by it
TKX
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Long,
Make sure when the ball is in the air that you move back away from the table and get into a good side on position. This will allow you to adjust your position and also move into the ball when you smash. Take a look at the lesson on the Forehand Smash for more tips on this.
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maarten koopmans Posted 9 years ago
Thanks for the tip Alois! I have some trouble with high lobs with a lot of spin on it myself so this could come in handy