Forehand Sidespin
Strokes
Sam Quek Asked 14 years ago
Hi Pingskills,
I was watching your video on the Sidespin Forehand Topspin, it was really fascinating stroke. But I was really wondering can one generate PURE Sidespin by using his forehand? Does this stroke Forehand Sidespin exist and can it be used during a rally?
Also, I really want to know how can a chopper generate Sidespin while chopping.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks in advance.
Regards
Sam
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Sam,
It is difficult to generate pure sidespin but you can certainly generate a lot of sidespin. It is often used in a match situation.
A chopper can also do this by brushing across the ball. Get your bat moving sideways as well as forwards and then follow the basic principles of chopping as in the lesson on the Backhand Chop.
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Forehand Counterhit
The forehand counterhit or forehand drive is the foundation for more attacking strokes such as the forehand topspin or forehand loop. There are 3 critical factors:
- Your feet position
- Your start position
- Your finish position
If you concentrate on these 3 factors then your stroke will become extremely consistent. Once you can reliably hit 100 balls in a row then you are ready for more attacking strokes. If you can hit 1,000 balls on in a row then you know you've truly mastered the stroke.
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Sam Quek Posted 14 years ago