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Backhand Counter Loop

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Enoch Oppong
Enoch Oppong Asked 10 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff

I have a problem with my backhand counter loop everytime my opponent does a slow spinny topspin I try the backhand counterloop. It sometimes hits the edge of my bat other times it goes off the table just barely missing the table. I can block slow topspin fairly well but sometimes I would like to counter it and put my opponent under pressure. My question is do I have to contact the ball with my bat closed over the ball or do I have to contact the ball with an open bat and come in and flat hit?

thanks Enoch

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Enoch,

Try to come in with a slightly flatter bat to start with and allow the ball to sink into the sponge more.  Don't try to do too much with the ball but just get a little topspin on the contact.

As you become more comfortable and see the ball better you can close over the angle slightly and generate more and more spin.

This is a difficult stroke but an effective stroke if you can get it right.

Take a look at our lesson on how to Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin.

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