Afraid of a high lob ball

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Long Regain Asked 10 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 10 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 10 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

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