Chen Weixing Forehand Technique

Strokes

azhar bhabha
azhar bhabha Asked 7 years ago

Hi Alois,

A couple of podcasts ago you mentioned how the correct technique is important to learn as it is optimized to be effective at the highest level.

I wonder if you have noticed, that Chen Weixing has a forehand counterloop action which is in a sort of sweeping motion that looks nothing like the conventional action.

How does it work for him ? Does this mean that there are other actions (only slightly varied from text-book) that can be fine tuned to work at the highest level as well ?

Thanks, Cheers !


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Azhar,

Yes Chen Weixing is usually playing a counterspin against a heavy topspin ball so his stroke is specific for that type of ball.


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azhar bhabha

azhar bhabha Posted 7 years ago

But isnt it different from the stroke of other players who play against the same heavy topspin ball ?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

A little but the basics are the same.


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