forehand punch

Table Tennis General

Last updated 14 years ago

Alex Loukachine

Alex Loukachine Asked 14 years ago

is there such a thing as a forhand punch(similar to a backhand punch). if so how is it done for a short and longer balls? thank you.

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Alex,

Players don't tend to use a forehand punch too much.  You can do it but the more common stroke used would be to counter topspin or block the ball.

Take a look at our Lesson on How to Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin.  This will explain it more fully.


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