Close to the table counter attacks
Strokes
Fouad Hafnium Asked 11 years ago
What kind of bat and rubber configuration do you think is ideal for accurate close-to-the-table counter-attacks (on the 4th or 5th ball)? Do you think an ALL+/OFF- combination is the best suited? Do you think the catapult effect of the rubber is necessary for that? What are your thoughts?
It would be nice if you could answer this on your next video podcast.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi FH,
I don’t think the racket or rubber is important at all. The more important thing is the technique for the stroke.
Question actions
Recommended Video
Advanced Forehand Topspin
Once you've mastered the start and finish position of the forehand topspin, you can start to focus on finer details. In this video we talk about the position of your legs, weight transfer, varying the finish position, incorporating footwork, the use of your wrist, and the angle of your bat for the stroke.
Watch NowThoughts on this question (5)
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
Fouad Hafnium Posted 2015-08-10 12:15:56
I was just about to spend a lot of money on new rubbers and a blade, but after reading an expert's answer I will only spend a reasonable amount and focus on my physical training as well as perfecting my technique!
Thanks, Alois. Respect! Greetings from Algeria.
Thomas Kunzfeld Posted 2015-08-10 12:15:56
Hi Alois,
I really love you stressing this over and over again. I know this material trap too well !
Thomas
No problems FH. And thank you for the backup Thomas.
D K Posted 2015-08-10 12:15:56
In my opinion,you are right with the ALL+/OFF- blade,and I think some OFF rubbers 2mm will be OK
But it is just what suits you
For example,Jan-Ove Waldner,a master of active blocking,was using very fast bat
Another,very abnormal style user,Liu Song,who is the longpips blocker,uses an unique style of counterattacking with longpips,he uses a slow bat
Fouad Hafnium Posted 2015-08-10 12:15:56
Thanks to all for your input. :)