Backhand/forehand chop

Hi

Recently i have been trying to execute the backhand and forehand chops. However, when i try to implement them into a match situation, i miss the ball quite a lot.

My backhand is stronger than my forehand and i haven't really tried a forehand chop in a match yet because i do not think it is good enough.

Is it common to miss frequently with these strokes, or am i doing something wrong? does the ball have to be a certain speed or height, or do i have to be a certain distance from the table?

Thanks

Sam

Hi Sam,

The chop can be played from different distances from the table.

Try closing the angle of your bat a little to start with.  So make it more parallel to the net rather tan the table.  This will eliminate the missing the ball a little.  As you get more confidence with the stroke you can open the angle a bit.

Itis difficult to do a push or chop when the bal is travelling too fast o too high to start with.  It is best played off a slower ball that is low to the table.