Don't move backward
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 10 years ago
DHS Lover Asked 10 years ago
Hi PingSkills
My coach always tell me to not move backward when playing and tell me to always get close to the table
can you tell me why ? but when i'm not move backward, i can't do a good topspin stroke especially when topspining a topspin
In topspin against topspin video, you also said to get closer to table but how ? as the topspin will kick out and fast so i've to move backward to generate a good topspin stroke
please for the answer :D
thank you very much
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Frendy,
Try to stay as close as possible to the table. Against faster shots you may need to move further away but don't just move back by habit.
Thoughts on this question
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
so can i know why i must keep close to table ?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
It gives you the most options and cuts down the time that your opponent has.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
anyway, about the topspin stroke
why i see that many people move backward a little when generate topspin but my coach tell me to not move backward because my playing style is attack the ball when the ball bounce on the top rather than the other that topspin when the ball is a little lower
is it true about the playing style ?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
If the ball is very fast then you can move backwards but otherwise stay close.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
what about topspin to topspin ? as i watched the video it seems that the position is very fat backward from the table and if i move forward i can't hit the ball with consistency
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
That is when the ball is fast.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
and also, with that topspin to topspin as the ball is high and the position is backward, can i try to smash the ball rather than topspin it ?
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hey Frendy,
You can try that if the ball is high enough and you feel comfortable with the shot. Having more topspin on the ball allows you a greater margin for error though as this will cause the ball to dip more.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
hhmm.... okay then... thank you very much for all the advice.... ^^
Oliver Posted 10 years ago
From experience, here are a few more reasons why you should stay closer:
1. You have less table to cover
2. You have more options when someone topspins to your backhand
3. If you move back too much, your shots become weaker
4. You can deflect your opponent's spin and use that against them.
I'm very glad I changed my style to close table.
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
You raise some good points Oliver!
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
but for me sometimes the topspin will go out if i stay close to the table when the start position is between my hip and my knee, so i change it a little higher around my hip and than generate my topspin...
is it still good to now have that low start position ?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
As you get closer to the table you don't need as big a swing so starting near the hip is good.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
oh ok then. but i have problem for the second topspin as my first topspin is very fast and when the opponent block it i don't have time to topspin it again
any error on my position or what ?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Think about your balance when playing the first topspin. If you are balanced you will have a better chance of hitting the second one properly.
DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago
ok... i'll try to do it... thanks for the advice