Below the Table Level

Strokes

Aasim Showkat
Aasim Showkat Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois,

I am stuck at a thing, whenever ball goes below the table level, I can't hit it effectively. When I hit the ball, it always goes up and opponent makes killer smash. Can you please tell me how to return it effectlivey..


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Aasim,

When the ball drops low you need to brush the ball up with topspin. You don't have to hit the ball hard but think about placing the ball well and getting a lot of spin on the ball.  If you can keep the ball low over the net as well you will make it difficult for your opponent to make a strong return.


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Aasim Showkat

Aasim Showkat Posted 12 years ago

Thanks very much. Iwill try but it sounds difficult..


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

It isn't if you practice it a bit.  Just think about getting a good slow topspin action on the ball.


michmarv mich

michmarv mich Posted 12 years ago

CAN I DO A SIDESPIN BELOW TABLE LEVEL?

ITS LIKE GOOD TO ME..

 


Douglas Hill

Douglas Hill Posted 12 years ago

Often when I'm facing a ball below the table it is because I was caught far back from the table, most often in doubles. Rushing in to get the ball, I don't have time to get into the normal position to brush the ball. I find that if I let the ball go low, near the floor, then I can reach down in front of me and yank my paddle up to achieve a brushing action. By the time the ball is near the floor it is falling at a steeper angle, so it is easier to impart strong topspin. Usually the result is a slow ball with heavy spin. I have to be ready for the ball to be slammed back at me, but surprisingly often my opponents misjudge the timing on this slow ball. (I'm not a high level player.)

Since the opponent usually can't see the hit, it's also possible to add deceptive sidespin.

Is this a tactic better players use, or do superior footwork and anticipation make it unnecessary?


Jonathan Huynh

Jonathan Huynh Posted 12 years ago

Can you chop it very low and with back and side spin short on the opponents side too?


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Jonathan,

It is an option. Depending on where the ball is it might be hard to keep it low. As it is below the table, you'd need to hit the ball upwards.


Rohan Rurik

Rohan Rurik Posted 12 years ago

Isn't that a forehand loop?  If not, what is the difference?


elvin tee

elvin tee Posted 11 years ago

Good video. How about using backhand?


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