Correct Topspin Action
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 8 years ago
Tushar Verma Asked 8 years ago
Hi Coach,
Today I saw a person practising topspin but his action was bit different from mine. He used to take his hand from bit low and behind like everyone does but at last his hand end it position is slightly above the shoulder (topspin on block). My action ends just in front for my nose (topspin on block). Which one's action is correct or both are doing wrong?
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Tushar,
I like players to learn to finish with their bats near their eyebrow. This allows better topspin and safety with the stroke. You will often see players finish lower around their shoulders, but this a a riskier stroke.
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Ard Paardekooper Posted 8 years ago
What is the benefit of finishing lower at shoulder height?
Tushar Verma Posted 8 years ago
I also want to know this.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
You can get a faster action with your arm however as we talked about above it does make it less reliable.