Chen Weixing Forehand Technique

azhar bhabha Asked 8 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 Answered 8 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.