Countering Forehand sidespin attack

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Nikhil Bathla
Nikhil Bathla Asked 13 years ago

One of my friend makes a topspin with some sidespin I can block the attack but i am not able to block it to his backhand it always goes to forehand as i am a penholder what should i do to counter his forehand sidespin attack 

thanks

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Nikhil,

To make it go to his backhand it is easier to use your backhand.  This will give you the easier angle to hit it over to that side of the table.  So next time, step over and use you backhand block and angle it over there.

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Nikhil Bathla

Nikhil Bathla Posted 13 years ago

by using my backhand it goes to the middle of the table but not his backhand 

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Push it forward towards his backhand.  Hit the ball quite flat.

Nikhil Bathla

Nikhil Bathla Posted 13 years ago

ok i will try thanks 

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