Forehand topspin off slow ball

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 10 years ago

Paul Yuan

Paul Yuan Asked 10 years ago

Hi Alois,

I only can do a strong forehand topspin (such as against chopping) but I can't do a forehand slow and soft topspin. When my opponent push a ball just over the table on my left side, I can do a backhand side flick but if a soft backspin ball on my right side, just over the table, I can't do a forehand slow topspin against it (it is a save return).

Many players can do this by wrist quick fine brush (curve or vertical brush). I have been trying to gain this skill for years but I am still missing something, can't do it. Do you have a video showing how to do this? Thank you.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Paul,

It may be your feet position.  Try to get your feet closer to the table and your body close to the ball.   Then brush more forward on the ball. 

Take a look at this previous Ask the Coach question on Below the Table Level.  This may help.


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